1906
by FURUYA, Korin
1906. FURUYA, Korin. Shima shima. 2 volumes. Each volume illustrated with 20 leaves of colour woodblocks. 8vo, 250 x 180 mm., bound in publisher's wrappers in a new chitsu case. Kyoto: Yamada Unsodo, 1906. An early twentieth century pattern book of textile designs with most pages having three designs. The designs are the work of Furuya Korin, a student of Kamisaka Sekka, who is best known for his combining the style of the Japanese Rimpa school with European Art Nouveau. In fine condition. OCLC lists only Harvard and the Metropolitan Museum.
(Inventory #: 165252)