Bushell, Raymond. The Inro Handbook. Studies of Netsuke, Inro and Lacquer. New York Weatherhill: 2002. 3rd prtg. "Illustrated with 136 color plates, scores of color thumbnails, and hundreds of black and white figures and drawings, this volume describes a superb Japanese art object, the small carved boxes called inro, traditionally suspended from the kimono by silk cords and netsuke buttons to carry personal items. Internationally recognized expert Raymond Bushell documents the history and design of these jewel-like, exquisitely crafted items, along with their netsuke and similar other personal objects like incense boxes, tea caddies, and sake cups". Hardcover. 7.5"x10.5", 263 pages, color and b/w illustrations, dj. New. Published for $75.00.

Inventory #: 95082 Price: $ 35.00

Jahss, Melvin & Betty. Inro and other miniature forms of Japanese Lacquer Art. London Keegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co.: [1971]. A standard and absolutely lovely book on a classic art form of Japan. The authors note- "When Japan finally opened her doors to the outside world in the mid-19th century, there emerged one of the most skillful, most exquisite, and remarkable art forms ever developed by any country: that of Japanese lacquer. Today, it is startling to discover that what we now consider as avant-garde in modern art- such as abstraction, impressionism, and collage- had already been perfected by Japanese lacquer artists over 300 years ago". This is the perfect book not only for the inro aficionado, but for anyone who wants a good single book on the subject. Hardcover. 8.5"x11", 487 pages, 76 color and 180 b/w illustrations, dj light wear, slight wave to the first pages.

Inventory #: 31066 Price: $ 150.00

[Kelsch Collection] The Gretchen Kroch Kelsch Lacquer Collection. Parts I and II. New York Sotheby's: March 11, 1981 & March 27, 1982. Sale 4560 & 4829. A fine auction of 19th century Japanese lacquered netsuke, inro, ojime, kogo and boxes, presented in an elegant set of catalogs with large, clear photographs, many in color. 2 vols. Softcover. 8.5"x9.5", 39 + 35 pages, 79 + 110 lots b/w and color illustrations light wear.

Inventory #: 9268 Price: $ 150.00