Symbols of Japan

Symbols of Japan
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Publisher : Rizzoli International Publications
Total Pages : 344
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015053520980
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Book Synopsis Symbols of Japan by : Merrily C. Baird

Download or read book Symbols of Japan written by Merrily C. Baird and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 2001 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The motifs are organized according to broad thematic categories such as "the cosmos, heaven and earth" and "animals of the land and sea," among others, allowing for broad reading on a number of topics of interest to a wide variety of readers, including collectors of Asian art and students of Japan.".


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