Links: Asian Art Related Institutions Smithsonian Freer Gallery of Art and Sackler Gallery Urushi (Lacquer) Professional - Tomizo Saratani 1 chome, Ikoi-cho, Biei, Kamikawa-Gun, Hokkaido, JAPAN Tel: 0166-92-0770 Fax: 0166-91-4688 Daiku Woodworking-Peter Wechsler (Japanese-style building) 21122 Park Hall Road, Boonsboro, MD 21713 Tel: 301-432-6396 Fax: 301-432-4722 Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446 Tel: 561-495-0233 Asian Art Museum of San Francisco Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California 94118 Tel: 415-379-8800 Washington Toho Koto Society Tel: 301 434-4487 Sloan's Auction Galleries, Internet Auction Fine Art Restorations - katjagibson.com Sasanami Restoration Studio for Cultural Properties Restoration /Conservation Concept for the Buddhist images The images of Buddhist which have been worshiped have the fundamental value to the human nature and the Buddhist society; therefore, our policy of conservation for such cultural properties should also possess the equal value. It is based on the maintenance of the present condition of the original parts which possess historic, artistic and academic value, and retouching and inappropriate additions will not be conducted as a rule. The original value will be maintained and pass on to future generations by undergoing our restoration /conservation. Address: Hiratsu 1-20-3, Otsu-shi, Shiga, JAPAN Tel. +81-77-534-1673 *Studio MIYABI will provide contact / consultation arrangement if it is necessary.