Japan, early 20th century
Lacquered wood, pigments and bone
H. 27.5; L 36 cm
(accidental damage)
Album containing 69 coloured photographs in 9 x 14 cm format, including traditional costumes, illustrations of the Russo-Japanese war of 1904-1905 and a few views of towns and landscapes. Some pages are covered with silk leaves and enhanced with flowers or animated scenes in a gouache landscape.
Bound in brown lacquered wood, decorated with three carved bone figures, inlaid with marquetry.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.LP5534