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1937 Japanese Woodblock Print – Illustrated Encyclopedia of Japanese Sweets by Terada Kazuo (Copy) (Copy)
Details
Original color woodblock print from the 1937 Illustrated Encyclopedia of Japanese Sweets (Kokka Zukan) by Terada Kazuo. This distinctive plate illustrates an assortment of Western-style pastries presented on a decorative lace doily, with each confection numbered and attributed to a noted confectioner. Printed using traditional woodblock techniques, it reflects the growing influence of European pastry in prewar Japan and is both an important culinary document and a striking example of Japanese graphic design.
The bottom reads 田村豪也氏作 ("Created by Mr. Tamura Goya/Gōya"), indicating these are modeled after the work of a specific confectioner or pastry chef.
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
