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illustrating the various stages of its carving. 



not carry in the mind. Hence there can be no doubt as to 

 the value of a carefully composed text-book which the 

 artist can keep at his elbow, and which can be relied upon 

 from beginning to end. Quite recently Mr. Soma Sen-rei 

 has written such a book, entitled 'The Methods of Ivory 

 Carving,' as a guide to beginners in the art. 



