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19th C. Japanese Meiji Ledger - Beautiful Calligraphy

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19th C. Japanese Meiji Ledger - Beautiful Calligraphy

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East Asia, Japan, Meiji Period, ca. mid to late 19th century CE. An original merchant's accounts book firmly bound with a cotton string. It contains hundreds of pages waiting to be deciphered by someone skilled in Japanese - or just admired by someone who appreciates the beauty of handwritten script. Even though this is just someone's ledger, the beautiful calligraphy and sure brushstrokes make it a work of art. Size: 16.6" L x 5.95" W x 0.85" H (42.2 cm x 15.1 cm x 2.2 cm)

See a similar example at Abe Books: https://www.abebooks.com/paper-collectibles/Japanese-Meiji-Period-Merchants-Accounts-Book/19056304139/bd

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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Condition

Cover and pages have wear commensurate with age and daily use, but all seems to be readable.

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19th C. Japanese Meiji Ledger - Beautiful Calligraphy

Name: 19th C. Japanese Meiji Ledger - Beautiful Calligraphy
SKU: 106257631
Price: 350 USD
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