Book of silkscreen prints believed to have been used in kimono design. Kiyoki ["Purity"] Tabata, Seikō, Yoshī, Seisen, Yamada, Seikyo [edited by]. Kyōto: Gōmei Gaisha Unsōdō, Meiji 40 [1907].
Scope and Contents
Dealer description (Hozuki Books): The first volume (all published) of the little-known Unsōdō publication Kiyoki. The large format volume features fifty colour woodblock-printed designs for kimono, presumably by the editors Tabata Seikō, Yoshī Seisen, and Yamada Seikyo. The eye-catching designs feature metallic pigments and present images of birds, flowers, plants, landscapes, and butterflies. No copies traced outside of Japan in OCLC. One musubitoji (stab-bound) volume, complete. Original wrappers worn and creased, lower a little soiled. Ex-ownership stamps to upper wrapper, pastedowns, and colophon. Tissue guards present, some torn. Occasional browning and marks to illustrations. Scrapes and discolouration to colophon. [50] pages. 33.8 x 24.4 cm.
Dates
- Creation: 2019 - 2024
Creator
- From the Collection: Unknown (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This material is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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