Illustrated Encyclopedia of Japanese Tin Toys

von Nobuo Kumagai

288 Seiten, Buch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

From the Meiji era through the postwar decades, Japan produced a remarkable variety of tin toys that combined imaginative design, ingenious mechanisms, and outstanding craftsmanship. Drawn from one of the most extensive collections of Japanese tin toys, this richly illustrated volume presents representative examples from different periods and genres, accompanied by detailed specifications and expert commentary. More than a catalog, it offers a fascinating journey through the history of Japanese toy-making and the creativity that made these toys beloved by collectors around the world. A valuable reference for collectors, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of Japanese design and manufacturing.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Antiquitäten und Sammelobjekte Spielzeug, Spiele, Puppen und Modelle
• ISBN: 9784422701233
• Sprache: Japanisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 18.01.2023
• Verlag: Kinokuniya Book Stores of America Co. Ltd.