Archive of ca. 60 or more architectural drawings on sheets of various sizes of paper

by Kyoto Palace, Carpentry Temple Architecture, Decoration

$3,750 · Offered by Jonathan A. Hill Bookseller

Brush & ink, some in color or heightened in color. Late Edo. A fascinating collection of fine and detailed architectural drawings of the Kyoto Palace, several Kyoto temples, and mansions. This collection can be divided, very roughly, into three groups: 1. Palace: The Kyoto Palace burned down many times in its long history, and the most recent reconstruction was completed in 1855. About 17 sheets of varying sizes, some quite large, depict

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