The Japanese toso-kinko Schools

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Focusing on the Japanese tôsô-kinkô schools, this book presents a systematic overview of their production sites, including Kyôto, Edo, and Mito. It provides comprehensive cross-references detailing the origins of each school and the relationships between masters and students, along with genealogies for prominent schools. The introduction offers a thorough historical context for the manufacturers of sword fittings, while an extensive index lists the names and pseudonyms of the featured artists, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts and scholars alike.