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Subject:Book For Translation & Interpretation Of Pictures (Part 1)
Posted By: Dave H Tue, Jan 24, 2023 IP: 176.100.43.51
Thoughts and opinions on what pictures represent and translation are appreciated. I believe these are Japanese. Thanks to all .....







Subject:Re: Book For Translation & Interpretation Of Pictures (Part 1)
Posted By: I.Nagy Wed, Jan 25, 2023
They are so-called kimono pattern books made for the Nishijin kimono manufactures in Kyoto.
Title;
天年模様鑒 - Tennen moyō-kan - Tennen`s* pattern books
Publisher;
芸艸堂蔵板　-　Unsōdō* zōhan - With Unsōdō woodblocks

* Kaigai Tennen 海外天年　1860- ?
Painter who was active from Meji to Taishō eras, beloged to Kyōto art world.
** Unsōdō 芸艸堂　
Ｋyōto based publishing company founded in 1891, known for dying pattern and design picture books.
Published japanese-bound books using woodblock prints.

Year of publication; 1898-1899

Shown pages; 125 and 120

With regards,
I.Nagy

Subject:Re: Book For Translation & Interpretation Of Pictures (Part 1)
Posted By: Dave H Wed, Jan 25, 2023
I knew these had some age but from the late 1800's is a bonus. Appreciate your knowledge & information.
Many thanks I. Nagy & have a good one .....

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