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Page from a volume illustrating in detail the process of printing a Japanese colour print from 91 wood blocks, giving an impression from each block, and then the result of its combination with the previous printings - 182 impressions in all.
Object details
Object type | |
Brief description | Pap, Japan, prints, page from a book illustrating the Japanese woodblock printing process (E.1862 to 2043-1910) |
Physical description | Page from a volume illustrating in detail the process of printing a Japanese colour print from 91 wood blocks, giving an impression from each block, and then the result of its combination with the previous printings - 182 impressions in all. |
Object history | Purchased from S. Tajima, accessioned in 1910. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
Collection | |
Accession number | E.1985-1910 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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