Antique Print of Ivory Carvings 'Japan' by G. Audsley, 1884

Reference
BG-10430
Maker
George Ashdown Audsley (Author)
Date
1884
Region
Asia
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
29.4 x 41.2 cm (11.6 x 16.2 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 330

Untitled print, Section VIII, plate IV. This chromolithograph depicts a series of six ivory carvings. 1. a group of a lady and a child, 2. a figure of Kuanwa, 3. a group representing the 'dance of the butterflies', 4. a woodman with his wife and child, 5. Goshisho, 6. Kin-Ko. Detailed information about this print is available on request.

This print originates from the second volume of 'The ornamental arts of Japan' by G. Audsley. The exquisite plates were published by Sampson, Low & Co., and printed by Lemercier & cie., Paris. This grand work has been hailed as the most beautiful art book of the late 19th century. It contains text and plates in nine sections on painting, embroidery, textiles, lacquer, incrusted work, metal-work, cloisonné enamel, modeling and carving, and heraldry, with extensive notes on unpaginated leaves opposite each plate.

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