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OverviewDrawing on diverse perspectives, this collection of 12 essays and around 150 colour illustrations explores the history and mysteries of the Coral Road from the Mediterranean to Japan. From Italy, with its ancient traditions of deep-sea coral fishery, production and trade, the reader is transported to Tibet and India, where coral has long been revered as a Buddhist treasure and amulet. The focus then moves to Japan, with the book highlighting the vivid red coral tree of folklore and festivals and the lavish use of the exotic gemstone in the magnificent accessories and craftwork of the Edo Period (1603-1868), before tracing the history of Japanese coral fishery, trade and production in modern times. Inspired by an urgently perceived need to preserve the legacy of precious coral for future generations, this retrospective, yet forward-looking, book will appeal to a wide readership, from marine ecologists to economic, social, cultural and religious historians, as well as scholars of fashion and design. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Iwasaki NozomuPublisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing Imprint: Cambridge Scholars Publishing Edition: Unabridged edition ISBN: 9781527567832ISBN 10: 1527567834 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 09 July 2021 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationIwasaki Nozomu received his PhD in Fishery from the Ocean Research Institute of the University of Tokyo in 1985. He is currently a Professor in the Faculty of Geo-Environmental Sciences of Rissho University, Japan, where his research focuses on the ecology and sustainable use of precious coral. In 2003, he launched a comprehensive research project on precious coral, including its biology, resource management, trade, history, and cultural significance. Within this context, he edited the book A Biohistory of Precious Corals: Scientific, Cultural and Historical Perspectives (2010), and produced a documentary video entitled Precious Corals: A Closer Look Through the Eye of Science (2017). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |