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One of the great benefits of joining the International Netsuke Society is the quarterly journal which the society publishes. Articles are written by various collectors, scholars and dealers of netsuke. Published with high quality papers, the journal is handsome as well as being extremely informative and educational. Not a Member? Join Today to read all of the journals online!
1996
Spring 1996, Volume 16, No.1 - International Netsuke Society Journal
Spring
Volume 16, No.1
Summer 1996, Volume 16, No.2 - International Netsuke Society Journal
Summer
Volume 16, No.2
Fall 1996, Volume 16, No.3 - International Netsuke Society Journal
Fall
Volume 16, No.3
Winter 1996, Volume 16, No.4 - International Netsuke Society Journal
Winter
Volume 16, No.4

Winter 1996

  • President's Message
  • Letters
  • Chapters
  • 1997 Honolulu Convention Bulletin
  • Sessai: Echizen Master Steve Waszak
  • Three Kokeis Eberhard Schmidt-Böthelt
  • Photography in Feudal and Meiji Japan Michael Dean
  • On the Continent Gabor Wilhelm
  • Legends Dr. Karl Schwarz and Sharen Chappell
  • Reviews Robyn Buntin
  • Bibliography Additions
  • In Memoriam: Luigi Bandini

Cover:
An okimono of Kanshin and the bully, signed Sessai. From Sessai Unkin Zu Fu, a book of designs breated by Sessai's son and pupils.

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Fall 1996

  • Editor's Note
  • Letters
  • Chapters
  • 1997 Honolulu Convention Bulletin
  • Leather Use in Japan Alain Ducros
  • Tanaka Minko, Retained Carver for the Todo Clan of Tsu Hidekazu Okuno, translated Nori Watanabe
  • Mr. Annesley's Tobacco Box Michael Dean
  • The Bakemono Says
  • On the Continent Gabor Wilhelm
  • Q&A Raymond Bushell
  • Legends Sharen Chappell and Dr. Karl Schwarz
  • Membership Form
  • Bibliography Additions

Cover:
Crouching ronin. Wood. Signed Tsu Hanchu Minko with kao (Minko of the Tsu Clan). Nori Watanabe collection.

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Summer 1996

  • President's Message
  • Letters
  • Chapters
  • Instructions to Authors
  • 1997 Honolulu Convention Bulletin
  • Foreigners, All Michael Dean
  • Ikkan and His Family Kentaro Akatsu
  • Matsuda Sukenaga: His Legend and Mystery Yoichi Shimatani
  • Michael Birch: Explorations by a Netsuke Carver David Burditt
  • REVIEWS
  • The Index of Inro Artists Virginia Atchley
  • Rainbows and Shimmering Bridges Robyn Buntin
  • On the Continent Gabor Wilhelm
  • Q&A Raymond Bushell
  • The Bakemono Says
  • Legends Sharen Chappell and Bernard Rosett
  • Bibliography Additions
  • Calendar

Cover:
Wood group of five turtles signed Ikkan. Jairus K. Hammond collection.

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Spring 1996

  • Editor's Note
  • Letters
  • Chapters
  • 1997 Honolulu Convention Bulletin
  • Changing Tastes Neil K. Davey
  • Two "Dummy Swords" and Shibata Zeshin's Enthusiasm for the Antique Michael Dean
  • REVIEWS:
  • Symbol and Substance in Japanese Lacquer: Lacquer Boxes from the Collection of Elaine Ehrenkranz Edmund J. Lewis
  • One Hundred Inro and Lacquer Boxes from the Weston Collection Edmund J. Lewis
  • Netsuke and Sagemono at the Tobacco and Salt Museum Neil K. Davey
  • Zen Flesh, Zen Bones Robyn Buntin
  • Elaine Ehrenkranz: Circle of Creativity: Merging Stars Joy Epstein
  • On the Continent Gabor Wilhelm
  • Bibliography Additions
  • Q&A Raymond Bushell
  • Index of Advertisers
  • The Bakemono Says
  • Legends Sharen Chappell and Denis Szeszler
  • In Memoriam: Laszlo Vadas

Cover:
Fukurokuju having his head shaved by a boy. Kaigyokusai Masatsugu

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The International Netsuke Society is vehemently opposed to the trafficking, trade or commerce of illegal ivory, horn or any other illegal material. We support and comply with all international laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), the Endangered Species Act, and the African Elephant Conservation Act.