Beautifully laid out and photographed, THE BEST BOOK ON SATSUMA is designed to help the collector and dealer recognize the signatures of Satsuma artists, both well-known and obscure. The book is divided into an introductory section which explains the history and background of Satsuma followed by a section of more than 130 pages of color illustrations of stunning examples of Satsuma wares, including some rare and unusual pieces. Of significant value is the 80-page section which contains full color photographs of more than 300 actual signatures and an explanation on how to read them. Author Thomas S. Kiernan, who has spent the last fifty years as a dealer and collector, is a recognized expert on Japanese antiques. With this publication, he has created the perfect venue for sharing his lifetime study of reading and translating Satsuma marks. Most of the pieces illustrated in this book come from his personal collection. (For more details visit www.thebestbookonsatsuma.com.)

Please contact us to confirm availability. Payment must be made directly to the author in Australia, who will ship the book from there. This lavish and important volume is a “must-have” reference for collectors and dealers!