Collecting Japanese Antiques provides background information on what makes Japanese aesthetics and art so different, as well as practical and cautionary advice on evaluation, purchase, restoration, and price trends. Investment guidelines brief new and would-be enthusiasts on the basics of collecting, while offering comments and guidance that might rewaken interest in experienced collectors. Striking photographs high-light the beauty and craftsmanship of the items, which range from solid wood chests, delicate hand-carved ivory netsuke and ethereal cloisonne to elegant prints and screens, elaborate dolls and diverse ceramics.