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