Power of Dogu: Ceramic Figures from Ancient Japan

by Simon Kaner (Editor), Douglass W. Bailey

This catalogue illustrates 70 dogū, the most important of which have been designated as either National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties. In addition to the descriptions of the pieces themselves, the book will include chapters written by experts in the field exploring the wider East Asian setting and the significance of this context in understanding Japanese prehistory.

176 pages, Paperback

First published September 7, 2009