Marvelously Expressive Birds in Nature, Japanese Edo Period (1830-40s) Sketchbook of Original Ink Drawings engraved textile antique I believe

antique I believe

with tombstone drawing at top flanked by wispy watercolored willows

29" tall x 8 1/2" wide x 3/4" d

but is still pretty neat

Marvelously Expressive Birds in Nature, Japanese Edo Period (1830-40s) Sketchbook of Original Ink Drawings engraved textile antique I believeI purchased this one from an excellent dealer in Japan based on photos of a few pages then waited patiently for it to arrive; opening it felt like receiving a great gift, page after page of delights. C. 1830s 40s, sumi ink on what I believe is washi paper, each page two page spread featuring birds of different varieties. I've documented it comprehensively so photos give a very good sense, though as always these things are better in hand! I love how