Kawarazaki Kōdō 河原崎晃洞 (1899-1973 - "Hinagata e-awase" ひながた繪合せ - Japan - 1938 (Showa 13) Published by Unsodo Rare illustrated book featuring an encyclopaedia of Japanese life, with images drawn from everyday life, nature and traditional iconography. An innovative collection of illustrations, some of which are enhanced with metallic inks (gold and silver). Famous in pre-war Kyoto, Kawarazaki Kōdō (1899-1973) was a leading illustrator and designer inspired by the Rinpa techniques employed by artists such as Kamisaka Sekka and Furuya Korin. He is cited in many reference books for the beauty and quality of his work and has produced other elegantly crafted multi-volume works featuring butterflies, fans and decorative motifs. Dimensions: 33×21cm The book has some foxing. Please refer to the provided photographs for a better understanding of the item´s condition. Provenance: The seller can certify that the lot was legally purchased Shipping method: registered mail, securely packaged. All items are shipped 12/24 hours after payment is made. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer´s responsibility. Please check with your country´s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before bidding.