Calligraphy Surimono

by 19th century artist (not read)

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Calligraphy Surimono by 19th century artist (not read)

Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Calligraphy Surimono

Surimono - Surimono are an exclusive subcategory of Japanese woodblock prints. Poetry clubs commissioned these designs for distribution to a small audience of members, most often as New Year's greetings. These privately published images included a wonderful range of subjects and lavish printing techniques such as embossing, burnishing, and metallic pigments. Since surimono were not sold commercially, the print runs were very small and original Edo era surimono are incredibly rare in the market today. Many high-quality reprints of these great designs were published during the Meiji era.

A Special 1931 Group - These lovely prints come from a series of fifty classic surimono designs reprinted by the publisher Daito in 1931. Like the originals, many include deluxe embellishments, like embossing and metallic pigments. These fascinating and beautifully printed images continue to delight collectors today.

Comments - Lovely surimono print of a framed calligraphy piece leaning against a low writing desk. A scroll with a bamboo design is in progress on the desk, with the necessary tools nearby. Beautiful embossed detail on the blue covers of the books stacked on top and below the table, and burnishing on the black lacquer desk

Artist - 19th century artist (not read)

Image Size - 8 7/8" x 8 3/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Paper remnants on reverse at edges from previous mounting. Slight toning. A few prints have slight soiling or a few spots. Please see photos for details. Generally in good condition overall.

Calligraphy Surimono by 19th century artist (not read)
Calligraphy Surimono by 19th century artist (not read)

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