Menpes, Mortimer, 1855-1938, Menpes, Dorothy · London : A. & C. Black · leaf 570
gold lacquer, I believe. They tellme that you have a quick eye for fine work, and I haveheard much of your appreciation of Japanese art. Thebig-pockety man was thus won over into a limp andrestful condition, for no one can flatter to such goodadvantage as the Japanese. Meantime the guide was… … Workers this merchant. I want your guide to take you roundto all the gold lacquer shops you can, for I know thatthat is what you appreciate and love so much. Afteryou have seen all that the merchants can show you,come back to me and see what you think of myspecimens. All this time he was toying…
Art -- Japan · Japan -- Social life and customs 1868-1912
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