Livre illustré original de gravure sur bois avec 14 tirages - Publié par Unsodo - Washi - Aoki Kosaburo 青木恒三郎 (?-?) - "Kodai meikō gafu" 古代名工画譜 (Album of Paintings of Ancient Masters' Craftsmanship) - Japon - 1913 (Taisho 2)

Original woodblock print illustrated book with 14 prints - Published by Unsodo - Washi - Aoki Kosaburo 青木恒三郎 (?-?) - "Kodai meikō gafu" 古代名工画譜 (Album of Paintings of Ancient Masters' Craftsmanship) - Japan - 1913 (Taisho 2)

Here for auction is a rare compendium of 14 woodblock prints based on the works of ancient craftsmen and masters, such as Manjusri Bodhisattva, inkstones' horimono, and Keicho era (ca. 1600) sewing patterns. The prints (14) are impeccable, no stains or tear, and utterly beautiful. Red hanko of the publishing house, Unsodo and author. Occasional mold spots and the back cover damaged, yellowish due to age. Any possible damage is shown in photos.

Rare ehon, not available anywhere else on market. Enjoy your piece of japanese history!