Description

Colour woodblock print on Japanese paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 15.5 x 20 cm. The image size is ca. 13 x 17 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 6.1 x 7.9 inch. The image size is ca. 5.1 x 6.7 inch.

Plate: This Japanese print shows Japanese people in traditional dress and fireworks. Sheet from a Japanese sketch / picture book with images that serve as drawing examples for artists. While the general term for books written in Japan is Wahon / Wasobon, this woodblock print originates from an Ehon / E-hon (Old illustrated Japanese books.). The prints in these books are woodblock prints, similar to the separately published Japanese prints which are called Ukiyo-e (Prints of the non-eternal world.). Ehon books are often stitched in accordion folded pages. Age estimate: c. 1850.Artists and Engravers: Unknown.

Condition: Good. General age related toning. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE JAPANESE PRINT-EHON-MANGA-COSTUME-FIREWORKS

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