A pair of rare framed Japanese kimono design bookplates

An exceptionally rare pair of large framed, original woodblock printed bookplates displaying superb, formal kimono designs taken from Kuretake - a Japanese kimono design book by Ichida Yaichiro. The book itself is beyond rare and fetches a small fortune!

These prints date to 1898 according to the provenance on the reverse of the frames which is in keeping with the dates of early copies of this book. One copy of this book resides in the British Library and another at Tokoku University in Japan.

The beautiful designs are so intricately and delicately detailed.

You will not see these again.

Dimensions:

All approximate, framed

56.5cm x 44cm

Condition: Where there are specific points to note we will detail these as far as possible but please be aware that all our items have wear commensurate with age and are as seen in the photographs. If you require any specific information please do not hesitate to get in contact. As seen in the images, but not limited to: some discolouration to the original prints. Later mounts and frames.