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1937 Japanese Woodblock Print – Illustrated Encyclopedia of Japanese Sweets by Terada Kazuo
Details
An original color woodblock-printed plate from Illustrated Encyclopedia of Japanese Sweets (Kokka Zukan) by Terada Kazuo, published in Osaka by Nishinomiya Shoin in 1937. This beautifully printed illustration features an assortment of early 20th-century Japanese and Western-inspired confections, including butter manju, chestnut sweets, sponge cakes, and cream-filled pastries, reflecting Japan's evolving confectionery culture of the prewar era.
Printed using traditional woodblock techniques on quality paper, the plate is accompanied by descriptive text printed on the reverse. Originally issued as part of a deluxe encyclopedia of Japanese sweets, it is both a charming historical reference and an attractive work of graphic design.
Ready to be matted and framed, this original print is both a collectible work on paper and a sophisticated piece of Japanese decorative art.
Light age toning consistent with age.
Dimensions
12.87 x 9.29 inches
