Japanese Floral Arrangement by Special Arrangement with Professor S. Ohashi of Ikenobo School
[Japan] Lovely book containing 100 different, woodblock printed flower arrangements on 37 leaves along with English descriptions and instructions about ikebana. Yamanaka and Co. was established in 1894 and was well known as an importer and seller of Japanese art and antiques. This would have been an expensive publication to produce as the quality of the colour woodblock prints is very high.
Osaka. Yamanaka & Co. 1936 (Stated 2nd Edition. The 1st edition was published in 1935).
54 leaves (fukurotoji binding so pages folded at leading edge). 24 x 16.9cm.
In fine condition in original decorative case. A few minor marks on title page. Otherwise fine. Case with some age wear at edges. b36091694
