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Formal Name:Shin-bijutsukai vol. Author: Furuya korin(Supervision: Kamisaka sekka). Year of publication: 1903. Contents: 20 pages of woodcut color illustrations. Size: 23.6×16cm(9.3×6.3 inch). Condition: Slight trimming, rubbing to edges, light foxing and rubbing to covers, some light foxing and dulling to illustrated margins, light spotting to endpapers. Shin-bijutsukai is a collection of beautifully colored designs that fuses traditional Japanese designs with modern Western designs. It features a dynamic and innovative design with motifs of animals, plants and natural sculptures. Born in Kaizu, Shiga Prefecture in 1875, Korin studied with Suzuki Mannen, Kamisaka Sekka and Asai Chu. He won the painting category of the Shinko Bijutsu Tenrankai (Exhibition of New and Old Art) in 1897. He taught at the Kyoto Municipal School of Arts and Crafts from 1905, being appointed an assistant professor before his death in 1910. Among his works are popular illustrated books in the Rinpa tradition. Korin Patterns (Korin moyo) (1907), a two-volume, ink-on-paper work originally conceived as a sample book for the kimono industry, became popular with people interested in fashion. Carpenter of the Metropolitan Museum of Art describes the book as “impressive”. It contains images based on wave patterns as well as the traditional boatman in a skiff. Other works published by Yamada Unsodo include several orihon (concertina-type binding) books with patterns based on flowers and plants (1905), pine trees (1905) and bamboo (1907). His works are held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. (These are from wikipedia). This item is not new. Please refer to the description-of-item columns and the pictures.

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URYU, Masakazu [BAITEI, Kinga]. Kanwa eiyu gaden [Wakan eiyu gaden /]. [Japan]: Gyokusando , ca. Hanshibon, (6 1/4″ x 9″), pp. Yellow paper covers with a title sticker on the front cover bearing black Japanese text. Traditional fukurotoji (pouch binding) on Japanese paper. Contains 14 woodblock prints accompanying continuous vertical Japanese text. Cover is lightly soiled with some crinkles in the paper. Japanese paper is generally clean with some English in red pencil on the title pages. The back pastedown is halfway detached. During the Meiji period, the Japanese publishing industry experienced a vibrant transition where traditional woodblock printing coexisted alongside modern methods. Such eiyu-mono (hero tales) were immensely popular during the late 19th century, serving both as entertainment and as pedagogical tools for moral instruction and national identity formation. The publisher, Gyokusando, issued this edition to meet the continuing public demand for classical warrior aesthetics. The 14 dynamic woodblock prints illustrate climactic moments of heroism, seamlessly integrated with Kinga’s vertical text. This specific copy reveals an interesting historical provenance through its later English pencil annotations, marking its passage from a domestic Japanese audience into early Western hands.

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Most of my items are hand picked estate items in good to excellent condition. I describe the condition and add lots of photos which are an important part of the description. Items are not new, please read description and view all photos. Please request an invoice when you are finished shopping. As a typical Oregonian, i care about the environment and the world in general. Thank you for looking. As a small business owner, I appreciate your patronage. Wishing many blessings for you and yours.

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We indicate the artist’s name based on a signature and seal and also the style for convenience, but please understand that it is not a thing to guarantee an original or an imitation (reproduction). Woodblock print album “SHUNGA”. Title : Yakumo no Chigiri (The Vows of Eight Clouds) Signature : Eisen Tomioka (Unknown). The date listed is the date of the original printing. We have not been able to determine if it was printed in the above mentioned period. Size : (W)40cm(H)3cm(D)30cm Origin:Japan. Condition Details: Due to its age, this print shows signs of wear, including. Toning & Foxing: Visible throughout the paper. Paper: Overall browning and toning due to age. Wear: Minor creases and some small wormholes. Note: Please judge the age and details from the high-resolution photos provided. All payments must be received within. For buyers in the United States. We do our best in writing the description and judging paintings. However, we sometimes overlook something. Most of the items are very old and not mint condition. Also, judgement is very difficult. They have age-appropriate flaws. I offer courteous and prompt service. Thank you very much. Please translate in your language. Do not copy, duplicate or reproduce the article or photo.

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About Us We are located in Japan. It’s our pleasure to make you happy by proposing our recommended items. If you have any questions or requests about items, please feel free to ask us. Additional costs will apply. Please feel free to contact me for details.

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Formal Name: Bijutsu-sekai vol. Painter: Watanabe Seitei, Kubta Beisen Suzuki Momotoshi, etc. Year of publication: 1890. Contents: 28 illustration page. Size: 25×16cm(9.8×6.3inch). Condition: The cover shows slight fading, dullness, and scuffing, while the illustrations have some faint stains and dullness. This item is not new. Please refer to the description-of-item columns and the pictures.

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WOODBLOCK PRINT Japanese style book Yoshiiku Age: Late Edo period(18001849) Primary Material: Paper Size: See the ruler in the image. Thank you for looking at our store. We list items we find in the “Japanese Antique Market” every week. We want people around the world to see the fascinating antiques of Japan. Please enjoy your antique walk as if you were in Japan. We are happy if you find something you like. We will carefully deliver using the packing material. EMS by JAPAN POST. International Buyers – Please Note.

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Formal Name: Mokugo Zuanshu. Feature: Japanese Woodblock Print Book. Contents: 65 illustration page, of which 24 page is woodblock print. Size: 37.5 × 25?? (14.8×9.8 inch). He initially studied Japanese painting before turning to Western painting. He studied in Paris in 1900. He became a professor at the Kyoto School of Fine Arts, nurturing new talent while also creating craft designs. This book primarily features craft designs mainly used on ceramics and similar items. Condition:The cover shows creases, the corners have wrinkles, there is slight peeling, faint stains appear in some margins of the illustration. S, and some illustrations show fading. This item is not new. Please refer to the description-of-item columns and the pictures.

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Bookstore situated in Tokyo, Japan. Feel free to have a look at our store! Work name. For items condition please see photos and comment. Please understand that we occurred a simple check so there might be little oversight. We try to photograph and describe the condition as accurately as possible. Although, the condition of the item may be felt worse than our description due to individual subjectivity. Displayed price is applicable for any number of prints on our store. And it may take longer than the number of days written above. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts. Japan, US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

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This is a collection of Japanese woodblock prints printed by Kyoto Hangain. The original book says “6 prints” but the original owner must have collected more, for there are 11 prints total between the covers. Most have hinged mats on them. The colors are bright and clean. Minor wear to the outside covers. Size: Image: vary; Book: 8 1/2″ x 11″. Condition: Good vintage – minor wear to the outside cover – print colors are bright and clean. To view them or come visit my Fixed Price items at My Store. Please ask questions if you need more information about a specific piece. I strive to answer questions very promptly!

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