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Korin shiki - kimono design book

by Ueno Seiko

Korin shiki - kimono design book by Ueno Seiko
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Korin shiki - kimono design book by Ueno Seiko

[Japan] Superb woodblock printed book containing 30 designs for kimono with some lovely Japanese patterns in striking colours in the style of the Korin school. Ueno Seikō authored a number of design books in the late 1890s and early 1900s for Unsodo and Honda Unkindo of Kyoto.

 

Kyoto. Unsodo. 1908.

 

pp.[2] 30, [2]. 33.4 x 25.7cm.

 

Overall in very good condition. Covers worn with some darkening and marks. Internally very good. First few leaves separated at edge. Tissue interleaves a bit darkened. Paper covering inside rear cover has two large, closed tears but only minor loss.  b36101707

Korin shiki - kimono design book

Price: ¥242,000




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