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JAPANESE SUISEKI BOOK - Item #ML12C
"Suiseki"

A rare and beautifully produced book showcasing many fine suiseki. In total there are 116 stones featured, with a photo and descriptions of each stone. The photos are color and black & white and are not actually printed on the page, but are plates fixed into the book. The big bonus is that its bi-lingual, Japanese and English, unusual with suiseki books. The English includes comments about each stone and several chapters at the back titled... Bonsai and Suiseki My view of Suiseki (the author's) Stones and Tradition Essential qualities of Suiseki Landscapes as subjects in Suiseki Regions of origin and characteristics of stones The pleasure in search of stones History of Suiseki, by Murata Keiji Additional notes Hardbound, cloth cover. 320 pages. Published in 1967 Text in Japanese and English. 10.5 x 13.5 inches (26.5 x 34 cm) The book itself is in very good condition and has its original loose plastic sleeve protecting the outside. Sunlight fading to the edge of the slipcase.

Price:

SOLD, with thanks.