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Woodblock printed book by Suzuki Harunobu

Lovely folding orihon

Woodblock printed book by Suzuki Harunobu Lovely folding orihon
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Woodblock printed book by Suzuki Harunobu Lovely folding orihon

[Japan] Wonderful group of 12 colour, woodblock prints of art by Suzuki Harunobu (c.1725-70), who was one of the pioneers of the ukiyoe world. Although there is no publishing information, this edition appears to be from the late-Meiji or early Taisho era (1900-1920) and was known to have been part of a U.S. collection from pre-1930.

 

No place. No publisher. No date (c1910).

 

12 folding diptychs. 20.7 x 14.7cm.

 

In very good to fine condition. Decorative silk on overs with minor wear at edges. Internally fine. nb34070008

Woodblock printed book by Suzuki Harunobu

Price: ¥121,000




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