Japan - Swords and Weaponry

Oliver Impey and Malcolm Fairley with a contribution by Victor Harris Meiji No Takara - Treasures of Imperial Japan; Vol II Metalwork Parts One & Two. Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Japanese Art.
London, The Kibo Foundation, 1995, First edition, Folio, Hardcover and slipcase, book condition: Fine. 2 Volumes. 500 Pages. Fully illustrated in colour. English and Japanese text.
This volume introduces 161 examples from the greatest group of Meiji-period masterpieces in metal ever assembled, decorated in an astonishing variety of virtuoso techniques and drawing on a vast store of subject matter derived from Chinese and Japanese history, legend, and religion.
It includes a vast and hitherto unknown bronze incense-burner by Suzuki Chokichi (1848-1919), an exquisitely decorated elephant incense-burner by Shoami Katsuyoshi (1832-1908), a large group of iron pieces decorated in gold by the Komai family of Kyoto, and ornaments commissioned from leading artists by the Ozeki company.
Kano Natsuo (1828-98), the outstanding decorative metalworker of 19th century Japan, is represented by a table-screen in shibuichi, and there is another screen of Shoki the demon-queller, by his great contemporary Unno Shomin (1844-1915).
The sculptural highlight of the entire Collection is a group by Otake Norikuni (b. 1852) representing the deity Susanoo no Mikoto receiving the sacred jewel.
Item nr: 8934

Turnbull, Stephen R. The Samurai: A Military History.
New York, New York, U.S.A. Macmillan Pub Co, 1977, First Edition, Octavo, Cloth, book condition: Fine, dust jacket condition: Fine. 304 Pages, illustrated throughout in colour and black and white.
Dr. Turnbull approaches this book as a loving historian. He blends the fact, mythology, and romance of the Samurai in a book dedicated to its accuracy. He understands the place the samurai holds in the minds of the japanese people and in others as well, and does everything he can to keep the legend alive, while telling the history the way it really was. It is very enlightening, and meticulously researched.
Item nr: 10640

Winter, Robert A Collection of Fine Japanese Armour and Related Pieces.
Kyoto, Robert Winter, 2008, First edition, Quarto, Hardcover with slipcase, book condition: New. 90 Pages, fully illustrated in colour. 2 Folding plates. English text.
40 magnificent works of art illustrated by multiple colour photographs.
Based in the centre of Kyoto, the old capital of Japan for over 1,200 years Robert Winter is an antique dealer of over 20 years experience working in Japan, specializing in high quality Japanese arms and armour. During his career, he have been fortunate enough to access an unrivalled line of supply of spectacular pieces from old collections and museums both domestically in Japan and also throughout the World. This year, 2008, Robert Winter exhibited for the first time at TEFAF Maastricht, the worlds leading art fair.
A true must for the collector of Japanese armour.
Item nr: 9004

Yumoto, John The Samurai Sword - a Handbook.
Rutland, Tuttle, 1959, Second, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall, Cloth, book condition: Very good, dust jacket condition: Some wear. 191 Pages. 49 black and white plates, 31 figures.
A complete handbook of the samurai sword, covering its origins, historical background, the various types of sword, the famous schools, the problem of identification and evaluation, and the care and maintenance of the sword. Useful for the novice collector.
Item nr: 10644