Beautiful 1849 Japanese Sketchbook Filled with Ink Drawings of Plants and Birds end of day clay The wire on the backside

The wire on the backside it strong and a bit of a challenge bend as desired

and a few other small scattered stains and edge tears

Watercolor on card weight paper

Based on the manner of the carving

Beautiful 1849 Japanese Sketchbook Filled with Ink Drawings of Plants and Birds end of day clay The wire on the backsideMy favorite of the week, this is a late Edo period Japanese sketchbook, which I know from the seller in Japan I purchased it from is specifically dated 1849. It is completely filled with sumi ink drawings of birds and botanical specimens, all rendered with lyrical grace and what feels like much confidence and ease and also with an eye to treating each two page spread as one composition. This is one you really want to hold in your hands quite a special