| ISBN |
9516094465 (hbk.) |
| 9789516094468 (hbk.) |
| Author |
Kress, Else |
| Title |
Inrō : a key to the world of samurai : the Kress collection / Else Kress, Heinz Kress ; with an essay by Mikiko Tokoyoda |
| Publisher |
Tampere, Finland : Tampere Museums' Publications, 2010 |
| Physical desc. |
367 p. ; ill. (chiefly col.) ; 31 cm. |
| Series |
Tampere Museums' publication 108 |
| Note |
Published in conjunction with an exhibition on the inrō collection of Heinz and Else Kress, held at the Museum Centre Vapriikki, Tampere, Finland, 2010. |
| Donated by Ms Tähtitalvikki Poikajärvi, of Vapriikki, Tampere Museums. |
| Bibliography etc. |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 360-365) and index |
| Contents |
What is an inrō? / Else Kress -- Symbolism in Japanese design and everyday life: reading Japanese images / Mikiko Tokoyoda -- Catalogue / Else Kress and Heinz Kress -- Collecting inrō / Else Kress. |
| Language Note |
In English, with names and glossary also in Japanese. |
| Person as subject |
Kress, Else Art collections -- Exhibitions |
| Kress, Heinz Art collections -- Exhibitions |
| Corporate name |
Tampereen museot -- Exhibitions |
| Subject |
Inro Exhibitions |
| Lacquer and lacquering Japan -- Exhibitions |
| Symbolism in art Japan |
| Japonism |
| Added name(s) |
Kress, Heinz |
| Tokoyoda, Mikiko |
| Added name(s) - Corporate |
Museokeskus Vapriikki |
| Series Added Entry |
Tampereen museoiden julkaisuja |
