223 pages
High quality photos of detailed carvings from ancient temples and shrines, famous and obscure, in Chiba, Tochigi (Nikkō), Ibaraki and Kanagawa prefectures. Great reference for animals (real and mythical) used in Wabori / Irezumi, and themes and textures used in Japanese-inspired art.
(2012)
223 pages
High quality photos of detailed carvings from ancient temples and shrines, famous and obscure, in Chiba, Tochigi (Nikkō), Ibaraki and Kanagawa prefectures. Great reference for animals (real and mythical) used in Wabori / Irezumi, and themes and textures used in Japanese-inspired art.
(2012)
