Page from the Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Painting and Calligraphy

Publisher: unknown (Japanese) after original by Artist
Hu Zhengyan
dating 18th century, original Ming dynasty

Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and colour on paper
condition: good

dimensions :23 x 27 cm
Example for passe partout 21.5 x 25.5 cm
with passe partout

Period original:
Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Date:first edition printed in 1633
Leaf from a printed book; ink and colour on paper

rear:
Wu Kung-chi
a bookplate from Jie zi yuan....

see the photos for a good impression are part of the description

is pasted on cardboard with passe partout.

is from:Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Calligraphy and Painting (Shizhuzhai shuhua pu)
The Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Painting and Calligraphy is one of the earliest and finest examples of colour printing from China. The book, which served as both a luxury item and a guide for the aspiring painter, collects well-known images from Chinese art, especially flowers, rocks, birds and bamboo.