Kacho Gafu Woodblock printed book of birds and flowers
[Japan] Very nice colour woodblock printed book of flowers and birds known as a kacho-ga in Japanese. Interestingly, the original paper sleeve has been bound with the book (probably by an early owner of the book). The sleeve states that this is a new carving of the Genji era (1864-1865) and the preface is dated 1832 so this is a late Edo era edition. Artist unidentified.
Edo [Tokyo]: Sanseido, 1864. Blocks owned by Yamazaki Seishichi.
20 leaves. 22.7 x 15.1cm
In very good condition. Sleeve is worn, curled and has age wear and marks. Book itself is very good with only some very minor damage at lower left corner. b38052049
