Japanese Woodblock Printed Design Manual Ehon

Japanese woodblock-printed book or ehon, likely a design manual for textiles or decorative arts, dating from the late Edo to early Meiji period. The washi paper pages feature hand-printed illustrations with light color washes depicting stylized pine trees, floral arrangements in baskets, and geometric floral sprays. The front cover bears several handwritten sumi ink inscriptions including Matsuo, Edo, and Niigata, likely indicating previous ownership or points of transit. The cover is constructed of beige heavy paper with a blind-embossed repeating geometric medallion and scroll pattern. Dimensions: 7.5"W x 10.5"H Weight: 5 oz. Condition Request Condition Report Good

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