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A Mirror of Japanese Ornament: 600 Traditional Designs
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Rendered from a rare 1915 five-volume set, this all-encompassing design treasury captures the graceful beauty of traditional Japanese motifs. These 100 full-color plates — many with multiple images — range from ornate florals and elegant cranes to dragons and Buddhas, from Silk Road imports to Edo-style textile patterns.
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