Netsuke

2010) Unbeknownst to the Ephrussi family a maid from their home in Austria named Anna was able to hide the netsuke inside of a feather mattress within the house and preserve all of them until the family was able to return. (cook, 2010) Following the end of the war Elisabeth Ephrussi (daughter of Viktor and the late Emmy) would travel back to Austria to be reunited with the Netsuke. The netsuke would remain in the possession of Elisabeth until inherited by another family member, Elisabeth’s son Ignace

James Wilson Historical Inquiry – ‘Samurai Champloo’ ‘Samurai Champloo’ is a Japanese anime series directed by the renowned Shinichirō Watanabe, who is well-known for combining together modern and historical themes in his works. Set in the Edo Period of Japanese history, ‘Samurai Champloo’ follows the exploits of Mugen and Jin, two rogue swordsmen who are hired by Fuu, a young waitress, to find her missing father. The trio travels across the country in search of this mysterious man and learn about

the role as a global power. This period also is know as a time where Japanese society is divided between a modernized urban populace and a traditional rural populace. The differences between these two worlds in looked upon in the novel Kokoro by Netsuke Sōseki. In the novel the unnamed main character and his friend who he gives the name Sensei discuss the differences between the people who live in the city and those who live in the country, and are often times critical of those who live in the country

the gallery. However, Midori presented a great deal of figures and statues which conveyed messages of superstition and religion. For example, Kaeru, a statue of two frogs on top of each other, represents well-being and good fortune. In addition, a netsuke of the Shinto god of happiness, Hotei, is another example of Midori’s attitude towards the unknown. The beautiful art pieces at Midori mainly featured different types of plants and dragons but also was accompanied by Japanese structures and language

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