Four woodblocks each 175 x 280 mm. from the same work, each carved with text on both sides

by Japanese Woodblocks

$4,250 · Offered by Jonathan A. Hill Bookseller

Japan: 1847 . Woodblocks are invaluable historical artifacts in East Asian history, serving as key instruments in the preservation and dissemination of knowledge. The printing process involves brushing ink onto the carved surface, pressing a sheet of paper onto it, and rubbing it with a printing pad or brush to transfer the inked negative impression. This is a rare occurrence: we offer four woodblocks from Hoashi sensei bunshū

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