Illustrated Book: "The Children's Japan"

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Yoshikawa Shôkoku (Japanese, 1800 – 1859)
Publisher: Hasegawa Takejirô (Japanese, 1853–1938)

Japanese

Meiji era

first ed. 1892; second ed. Aug. 1, 1895

Medium/Technique Woodblock printing; ink and color on crêped paper; metal cut, letter press

Dimensions 24.4 x 17.5 cm (9 5/8 x 6 7/8 in.); ôhon

Credit Line Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Collection

Accession Number2000.48

NOT ON VIEW

Signed Shôkoku

Marks Artist's seal: Shôkoku

Inscriptions

ProvenanceVarious dealers: primarily in London and Tokyo. Purchased between 1985-1999.