This is a nice, original printing of Okinawan Pottery edited by Hamada Shoji, translated by John Bester. Limited edition published by Ryukyu Telegraph and Telephone Company of Okinawa. English and Japanese bi-lingual text with a foreword by company officers commemorating the reversion of Okinawa to Japan. Contains 126 color photos, black and white photos of Okinawan scenery and kilns, maps and lengthy article about pottery techniques by Hamada. Beige cloth on hard case. Additional protective cardboard box from original sale. Original onion paper jacket present.
Measures 11.5" x 11.5" and contains 126 pages.
Very good plus to near fine. Has been kept in protective case and also cardboard case over the decades.
Please study photos carefully and Email with any question. A great addition to any collection!
From the private collection of Richard S. Barnes and Patricia N. Barnes Evanston, Illinois.