Antique Print of Ivory Carvings, Japan

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.

Condition: Good. General age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling. Please study image carefully.

Date: 1884

Overall size: 29.4 x 41.2 cm.