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LOT 34:
CHINESE BOOK WITH ETCHINGS 1946 UKIYO E CALENDAR
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CHINESE BOOK WITH ETCHINGS 1946 UKIYO E CALENDAR
A set of a Chinese book and a 1946 calendar. The book contains calligraphy and etchings depicting Butsugen Butsumo, Buddha Eye, Mother of the Buddha, and others; marked In The Possession of The Koryu ji Temple, Kyoto Prefecture; adorned with lotus flower images on a hardcover and case cover. The calendar 1946 with the etching on the cover depicting a dog; contains Okubi e color prints, Geisha, Beautiful Women, by Kitagawa Utamaro. Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, c. 1753-1806) was a Japanese artist. He is one of the most highly regarded designers of ukiyo-e woodblock prints and paintings and is best known for his bijin okubi e large headed pictures of beautiful women of the 1790s. He also produced nature studies, particularly illustrated books of insects. Antique and Vintage Books, Magazines, Newspapers, Illustrations, Graphic Art Prints and Collectibles.
Dimensions: Book: 12 X 9 1/4 in.Calander: 10 3/4 x 5 in.All measurements are approximate.
