Shioda Rikizō 塩田力蔵, author and Onchi Kōshirō 恩地孝四郎, binding.

Toji Kōgei no Kenkyū 陶磁工藝の研究 (陶磁工芸の研究) [Ceramic Crafts Research].

1927. Item #87511

Shioda Rikizō 塩田力蔵, author and Onchi Kōshirō 恩地孝四郎, binding. Toji Kōgei no Kenkyū 陶磁工藝の研究 (陶磁工芸の研究) [Ceramic Crafts Research]. Tokyo: ARS アルス. Shōwa 2 [1927]. Small 8vo., 537+ pp. Two Table of Contents, each 8pp. 5 color and 102 black & white photo illustrations of vessels, plates, cups, statues and other ceramic objects. Blue green cloth, gilt and blindstamped, in the original printed publisher's slipcase. Good condition with a small spot on the front cover. Interestingly, this book is not included in the Onchi book binding raisonné, Onchi Kōshirō Seihon no Gyō 恩地孝四郎装本の業.

Besides the Onchi binding, an important and interesting book in its own right on ceramic art by the scholar Shioda Rikizō 塩田力蔵 (1864-1946), an expert in both Chinese and Japanese ceramics. Included in the photo section are dig sites and a portrait of German-born Dr. Gottfried Wagener (1831-92), a chemistry teacher, professor at the Arts and Crafts school in Kyoto and an expert in Western ceramic techniques. Dr. Wagener made significant contributions to the advancement of the glazing and firing of traditional Japanese ceramic arts during his 20+ years living there.

Price: $185.00