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One of the great benefits of joining the International Netsuke Society is the quarterly journal which the society publishes. Articles are written by various collectors, scholars and dealers of netsuke. Published with high quality papers, the journal is handsome as well as being extremely informative and educational. Not a Member? Join Today to read all of the journals online!
2003
Spring 2003, Volume 23, No.1 - International Netsuke Society Journal
Spring
Volume 23, No.1
Summer 2003, Volume 23, No.2 - International Netsuke Society Journal
Summer
Volume 23, No.2
Fall 2003, Volume 23, No.3 - International Netsuke Society Journal
Fall
Volume 23, No.3
Winter 2003, Volume 23, No.4 - International Netsuke Society Journal
Winter
Volume 23, No.4

Spring 2003

Volume 23, Number 1
INS Journal Spring 2003 Issue - Volume 23, Number 1
  • Editor's Note
  • Letters
  • Chapters
  • Convention Bulletin
  • Q&A by Yukari Yoshida and Joseph Kurstin
  • The Bakemono Says
  • Encounters by Ed McNiff
  • On the Continent by Gabor Wilhelm
  • Auctions by Douglas J. K. Wright
  • Iwami Carvers: Lone Stars by David Baird
  • Leigh Sloggett: Contemporary Netsuke Carver by Jeffrey Klotz and Phyllis Lieberman
  • Legends by Sharen Chappell
  • Notes by Neil K. Davey
  • In Memoriam
  • Calendar

Cover: Goat and young, ivory, signed Mitsuharu, 18th century. Kurstin Collection

INS Journal Spring 2003 Issue - Volume 23, Number 1 Members click here to read online

Summer 2003

Volume 23, Number 2
INS Journal Summer 2003 Issue - Volume 23, Number 2
  • Letters
  • Chapters
  • Membership Directory Updates
  • Convention Bulletin
  • Q&A by Yukari Yoshida and Joseph Kurstin
  • But I Digress... by Paul Moss
  • A Sagemono from Mario Calzolaio's Collection
  • The Off-Broadway Collector, Part I by Gabor Wilhelm
  • Notes by Neil K. Davey
  • Eguro Family Carving History by Yoichi Shimatani
  • On the Continent by Gabor Wilhelm
  • Auctions by Douglas J. K. Wright, Ken Prescott, Michael Strone
  • In Memoriam

Cover: A shishi couple searching for its young after performing their rites, "shishi no abura osui," a test of infant strength and tenacity, symbol. Unsigned, 18th century G. Wilhelm collection. (see page 34)

INS Journal Summer 2003 Issue - Volume 23, Number 2 Members click here to read online

Fall 2003

Volume 23, Number 3
INS Journal Fall 2003 Issue - Volume 23, Number 3
  • Letters
  • Chapters
  • Convention Bulletin
  • Membership Directory Updates
  • Q&A by Yukari Yoshida and Joseph Kurstin
  • But I Digress... by Paul Moss
  • Great Kagamibuta and Great Luck by Richard Silverman
  • The Off-Broadway Collector, Part 2 by Gabor Wilhelm
  • From the Outside Looking In by Michael Strone
  • The Stagantler Netsuke of Gensai Sugiyama
  • Auctions by Douglas J. K. Wright
  • Legends by Sharen Chappell
  • Notes by Neil Davey
  • Review - Contemporary Netsuke: Miniature Sculpture from the Ukraine
  • Almost True: Leaving by David Bray
  • Stolen Netsuke
  • Calendar

Cover: Hotel leaving on his treasure bag, 18K gold and shakudo kagamibuta, Richard Silverman collection. See page 17

INS Journal Fall 2003 Issue - Volume 23, Number 3 Members click here to read online

Winter 2003

Volume 23, Number 4
INS Journal Winter 2003 Issue - Volume 23, Number 4
  • Letters
  • Chapters
  • Convention Bulletin
  • News from Japan by Nori Watanabe
  • Questions and Answers by Yukari Yoshida and Joseph Kurstin
  • On the Continent by Gabor Wilhelm
  • Auctions by Ed McNiff and Michael J. Strone
  • Encounters by James Plunkett
  • A Tomobako Finds Its Netsuke
  • From Kyoto to Osaka to Tokyo by Michael J. Strone
  • But I Digress... by Paul Moss
  • Notes by Neil K. Davey
  • Legends by Sharen Chappell and Karl M. Schwarz
  • In Memoriam
  • Photo Album
  • Calendar
  • Membership Directory Updates

Cover: Hotei and his animal traveling companions astride an ox with karako leading on foot. Ivory, by Kaigyokusai (see page 37). Collection of Michael J. Strone

INS Journal Winter 2003 Issue - Volume 23, Number 4 Members click here to read online

The International Netsuke Society is vehemently opposed to the trafficking, trade or commerce of illegal ivory, horn or any other illegal material. We support and comply with all international laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), the Endangered Species Act, and the African Elephant Conservation Act.