For the art enthusiast, the doll collector, as well as the
casual reader, the world of Japanese dolls is a fascinating one.
For centuries, Japanese doll artisans created spectacular works of
art, invested with both significant cultural meaning and elemental
beauty, encased in the deceptively simple body of a doll.
In Japanese Dolls: The Fascinating World of Ningyo, Alan Scott
Pate, the leading American expert on Japanese dolls, answers the
many and varied questions surrounding how to collect these amazing
artifacts. What types of dolls are available for the collector of
today? What are some of the features and characteristics that will
help collectors identify the dolls they find and evaluate them? Who
were some of the earliest collectors in Japan, Europe and the
United States? How do we preserve and care for these invaluable
artifacts from Japan's past? Focusing on the 18 most widely
collected, obtainable and affordable antique and vintage Japanese
dolls, this book is a cornucopia of information for collectors of
all levels and interests.