Kodogu.
Heckmann, GŸnther.

Place Published: Nurtingen
Publisher: Nihon-Art
Date Published: 1996

Description: Kodogu is a sequel to Tsuba and presents the small sword fittings, with examples drawn from private collections. Include are menuki, kogai, kozuka, and fuchi-kashira illustrated in stunning color plates. The back of the menuki and all the signatures are shown in a separate section in b/w. The knowledgeable descriptions of the subjects provide a profound insight into the complex tradition of Japanese metal art and the multi-faceted relationship between the warrior and his sword. An introduction to the history of Japanese sword fittings also provides an easily comprehensible introduction to this fascinating subject. Indices to Artists, Schools, Styles, and Motifs, Glossary and Bibliography. Includes a brief but very informative section on handling and care of fittings written by Robert Haynes, Toimihiko Inami (President of Japan Sword Company Ltd., Tokyo, and son of Hakusui Inami, founder of Japan Sword and author of one of the first important works on Japanese Swords published in English [Nippon-to, The Japanese Sword - 1948]), and Silvia Miklin-Kniefacz (Conservator of Metals, Vienna).

Comments: 12 x 12", 264 pp., over 200 color illustrations, text in English, German and Japanese, cloth, d.j., slipcased

Edition: First edition
Binding: Hard Cover with Slipcase
Condition: New
ISBN: 3931150011

Book Id: 3078

Price: $245.00

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