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Sketch Book

mid- to late 1800s

Kawanabe Kyōsai 河鍋 暁斎

(Japanese, 1831–1889)
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Culture
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) to Meiji period (1868–1912)
Medium
Accordion-style book of 26 double-leaves; ink and color on paper
Measurements
Album, closed: 28 x 18 cm (11 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Given by Anne and Anthony d'Offay in honor of Evan Turner 1991.125
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A rectangular wooden book cover is detailed with a prominent, dark brown undulating grain pattern flowing vertically across the surface. In the top-left corner, an octagonal paper label with handwritten text is affixed. Toward the bottom-right corner, a red identification number is inscribed directly onto the wood. The polished surface features rounded edges and faint scratches throughout.

Sketch Book

mid- to late 1800s

Kawanabe Kyōsai

(Japanese, 1831–1889)
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) to Meiji period (1868–1912)

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