Books and Cards, 18th–19th century, Japan, Polychrome woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper, 7 x 6 1/2 in. ( x

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Books and Cards, 18th–19th century, Japan, Polychrome woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper, 7 x 6 1/2 in. ( x cm), Prints, Reisai (Japanese, 18th–19th century), This limited-edition New Year's greeting card (surimono) has a playful, symbolic-laden composition. The image shows a set of woodblock-printed books, the Kogessho, which is an annotated edition of the Tale of Genji published around 1673

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Size: 4268px × 4549px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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