Japanese Inro: From the Brozman Collection - Louis Lawrence / Shep Brozman (1993) hardcover ISBN 9780952046103

Description

Collectible value: a wonderful first edition of Japanese Inro: From the Brozman Collection (1993) - hardcover with slipcase, must-have for lovers of classic Japanese inrō art.

This publication showcases an impressive collection of inrō clutch bags from Shep Brozman's famous collection, carefully documented by Louis Lawrence. The plates are very fine, full of colour photographs of intricately carved inrō, netsuke and ojime buttons; each object accompanied by description and bibliographical context.

Origin & meaning
Inrō bags are among the finest artifacts of 18th- and 19th-century Japan. This volume delves into material, technique and aesthetics of these miniature treasures - an important reference work for collectors of Japanese art, lacquerware and netsuke objects.

Dimensions & condition
Hardcover edition 1993, ISBN 9780952046103. The binding and slipcase are in extremely clean condition; interior virtually unwritten, plates razor-sharp and no missing pages or visible damage. An excellent choice for serious collectors.

Product photographs show the object on offer exactly as photographed. Any interior images are AI-generated impressions, included solely to illustrate scale and presentation.