Rare Japanese Antique Woodblock Book FENG SHUI Wind Water Fine Frameable Prints
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A rare volume from Japan. This is a complete antique signed woodblock print book entitled: Feng Shui Geomancy.
Depicts superb original woodblock prints of Japanese/Chinese directional compasses, hand positions, and much more. Beautiful sharp detailed woodblock prints are immediately frameable.
Title: Hakubutsu shinpen
Period: Meiji era (1882)
About Feng Shui
Feng Shui is a Chinese system of geomancy believed to use the laws of both heaven and earth and was developed to improve life by receiving positive “Qi” energy spirits or encouraging them to pass through your home in a positive manner. The original designation for this discipline is Kan Yu- literally meaning Tao of heaven and earth.
Feng Shui literally translates as “wind-water” in English. Historically it was widely used to orient buildings- often spiritually significant structures such as tombs but also dwellings and in an auspicious manner. Depending upon the particular style, an auspicious site could be determined by references to local features such as bodies of water, hills or mountains, , stars or compass directions. This tradition was suppressed in China during the cultural revolution but in modern days has increased in popularity and is widely practiced today.
Each woodblock print was folded and inserted accordion style so you may notice normal and original almost imperceptible fold lines mid section as well as toned areas from appropriate age.
Our thread bound album containing fine 10 inch x 7.25 inch wood block prints covering all manner of geomancy and astrological science.
Complete with original blue album cover just the way we like to find them.
Fine condition.
You can literally marvel for hours enjoying thumbing through these rare albums and dozens of 100 plus year old prints included. They are printed on washi paper and traditionally thread hand-sewn. The connected accordion style pages are beautifully presented in an original handmade and hand bound album format. The prints are easily removable.
Quality: All fine woodblock prints were printed from washi paper of that day and are in good condition with sharp impressions. Some prints have light foxing from age.
Age: All woodblock prints s date from 1882 or earlier…..
Dimensions:
Woodblock Prints: 10 inches high and 14.5 inches wide; album is 10 inches high and 7.25 inches width
Provenance: an old Tokyo, Japan collection
Extraordinary treasure find. Instant collection, prints may be individually framed. Only one.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee.
We have been dealing in authentic Japanese,Chinese, European, and Asian Fine art, antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan, Europe and China each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We ship internationally.
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