Japanese Antique Print-EHON-SWALLOW-RIVERSIDE-WILLOW-Anonymous-19th c.

woodblock print on hand laid japanese paper (washi). paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 25.4 x 20.3 cm. The image size is ca. 25.4 x 17.5 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 10 x 8 inch. The image size is ca. 10 x 6.9 inch.

Antique print, untitled. A diptych (mounted on cariier) showing swallows at a water edge. One rests on a willow branch, while the other swallow arrives. 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. One of the most famous artists of Ukiyo-e prints and prints part of Ehon, is Katsushika Hokusai. Japanese. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous. By an unknown Japanese artist, to be determined. Any input appreciated

Condition: Excellent, given age. Print attached to carrier. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: JAPANESE ANTIQUE PRINT-EHON-SWALLOW-RIVERSIDE-WILLOW-ANONYMOUS

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