{"product_id":"gajo-picture-book-1869-a-small-practice-sketchbook-with-13-pages-of-skillfully-rendered-floral-gatherings-and-figures-including-an-arhat","title":"Gajo (Picture Book), 1869. A Small Practice Sketchbook with 13 Pages of Skillfully Rendered Floral Gatherings and Figures, Including an Arhat","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle: Gajo (Picture Book), 1869. A Small Practice Sketchbook with 13 Pages of Skillfully Rendered Floral Gatherings and Figures, Including an Arhat\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Nishimura\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Meiji Period, late 19th century manuscript sketchbook, simply entitled Gajo, or Picture Book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAs the title would entail, there are thirteen pages of some rather skillfully rendered floral gatherings, and several figures of wise figures, though one is clearly an Arhat or Luohan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTo the rear is a dated inscription for Meiji 2 in June, or 1869. It is also signed by one Nishimura, though that could refer to several Meiji Period artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne manuscript in quarto, 7 leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis manuscript is in very good shape, with minor wear and creasing to the covers. There is little to no foxing or staining throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51634830934327,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20251220_192713.jpg?v=1769896335","url":"https:\/\/thatguywiththebooks.com\/products\/gajo-picture-book-1869-a-small-practice-sketchbook-with-13-pages-of-skillfully-rendered-floral-gatherings-and-figures-including-an-arhat","provider":"That Guy With The Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}