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Circa: 2005
Manufacturer: Tuttle Publishing
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Famed the world over for their intricate beauty, Japanese dolls ("ningyo") have played an important role in that country's culture. This first comprehensive book on antique Japanese dolls published in English focuses on the five main categories of dolls-"gosho "palace dolls, "hina "girl's day dolls, "musha "boy's day dolls, "isho "costume dolls, and theatrical dolls-made during the Edo period (1615-1868) when ningyo culture was at its peak. Features an extensive glossary and bibliography, plus 250 color photographs.
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