Magazine

Netsuke Masterpieces Abroad

Published by Maria Shobo in February 2009
Text and Captions in Japanese

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"Ishikawa Komei and Ivory Carvings from the Viewpoint of Design"

This issue introduces ivory carvings from Meiji period to the present time, through the reproduction of an article by the famous artist Takamura Koun as well as interviews with Mr. Kaneko Hiroaki of Tokyo National Museum, ivory carvers Mr. Miyazawa Ryoshu, Shoji Meikan and Kobari Jusho, dealers Ms. Makino Bunran and Ms. Miya Tomoko.

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"Attraction of Kimono, New Modes"

This issue offers new approach to new and antique kimono. Two pages feature small netsuke by leading contemporary artists, as well as obidome, hairpins, and business card holders as accessories of kimono.

by Shogakukan, Ltd.

Published in June 2006
Text in Japanese

The first issue of the on-line magazine "SooK" features contemporary netsuke by OIKAWA Shoji and antique pieces from Sagemonya Gallery. Subscription is necessary to view the magazine.

Postscript: This on-line magazine seems unavailable as of July 12, 2019.

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"Netsuke, The Microcosm in the Palm II"

The second major issue featuring contemporary and antique netsuke. Includes a lot of interviews (with novelist Mr. Uchida Yasuo; artists Mr. Saito Bishu, Ms. Muramatsu Tomo, and Itaro; collectors Mr. Watanabe Masanori, Ms. Masui Mitsuko, Mr. Shimatani Yoichi, Mr. Yamaguchi Shingo), many illustratoins of netsuke, round-table discussions at the Gallery Hanakagesho, and sale information of various places in Japan.

Magazine Article

"Love for small things and beings: Issa and Sukenaga"

In this article Mr. Matsumoto discusses that the noted netsukeshi Matsuda Sukenaga and the famous poet Kobayashi Issa share many similarities, such as appreciation of small things and beings.

Please contact the following for order information.
Takayama Shimin Jihosha
Address: 3-122-1 Kiriumachi, Takayama-shi, Gifu 506-0004
Tel: 0577-32-0111
Fax: 0577-32-1011

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"Netsuke, The Microcosm in the Palm"

Featuring contemporary and antique netsuke, this fascinating issue contains interviews with Komada Ryushi and Makiko (me!) as artist and supporter, Ms. Sata Sumi as artist, Mr. Robert O. Kinsey, Mr. Chuck Wilson, HIH Princess Takamado, and Mr. Sekido Kengo as collectors, as well as Mr. Robert Fleischel and Ms. Yoshida Yukari as dealers. Accompanied by numerous illustrations of netsuke owned by the interviewees and recent works by some contemporary artists.

For the first time I (Makiko) was interviewed by a magazine like this! My activities being mentioned in the magazine in this special year (2005) of Koryuen's 5th anniversary, I am truly filled with deep emotions. I hope you will take a look at this fantastic issue of the Bien magazine!

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"The Artisans Special - Microcosm in the Palm - Designs of Contemporary Netsuke"

This richly illustrated article presents a history of netsuke and contemporary netsuke, and interviews of contemporary netsuke artists with distinctive design senes.

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"Feature: Appreciation of Netsuke Materials"

Me no Me [Monthly Magazine on Oriental Art and Antiques], No. 326, November 2003, pp. 33-72

Published by Ribun Shuppan Co., Ltd.
October 2003
Text and captions in Japanese

With beautiful illustrations, Ms. Yoshida Yukari presents netsuke made of rare materials as well as works that demonstrate effective use of materials. Other articles discuss precious materials and old records showing how they are obtained in old times, and some interesting examples from Joseph Kurstin Collection.

This Me no Me magazine has featured netsuke, tobacco pouches and other related objects:

• No. 190, Small pouches
• No. 212, Netsuke
• No. 279, Netsuke
• No. 284, Tobacco pouches and snuff bottles
• No. 294, Inro and netsuke
• No. 320, Snuff bottles

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"The Artisans, No. 15, Contemporary Netsuke"

An interview with contemporary netsuke artist Mukaida YOKA. The article focuses on her interesting processes to become a netsuke artist. Her works are nicely presented in color.

This website Koryuen is mentioned as a source of netsuke information!

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"Feature: Contemporary Netsuke"

Gekkan Bijutsu [Monthly Art Magazine], No. 326, November 2002, pp. 33-72

Published by Sun Art and Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha, Ltd.
October 20, 2002
All text and captions in Japanese

Illustrated in color are 70 contemporary netsuke by 32 artists. 62 works, all brand new, are offered for sale through the magazine until November 11, 2002 (available for domestic purchase only). This issue also includes pieces of writing on the history of netsuke, present conditions of contemporary netsuke, and contemporary netsuke artists.

Please contact Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha, Ltd. for order information:
Address: 1-5-2 Hatanaka, Niiza-shi, Saitama 352-0012, Japan
Fax: 048-481-0280

Magazine Article

"The Joy of Netsuke"

Woody Life, No. 99, pp. 56-65

Published by YAMA-KEI Publishers Co., Ltd.
June 12, 2002
All text and captions in Japanese

Centering on the world of Ryushi netsuke, this 10-page article introduces the history, materials, and shops of netsuke with full-color illustrations. Don't miss the photos of Ryushi's carving tools and some works in progress. Let me show you a few pages from the article:

This issue also features a variety of toys from around the world.
Please contact YAMA-KEI Publishers Co., Ltd. for order information:
Address: 1-1-33 Shiba-daimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8503, Japan

Journal Article

"Netsuke"

by H.I.H. Prince Norihito Takamado
TASC Monthly, combined issue of Nov/Dec 2000, No. 300, pp. 5-9

Published by Tobacco Research Institute
November 20, 2000
All text and captions in Japanese

This is an introductory article on netsuke written by H.I.H. Prince Takamado, who is a connoisseur of the genre. It includes three illustrations of netsuke.