Three stone rubbings (paper) enclosed in a paper folder, on which is an inscription 'HEIJYOGU-YANE-TAKUEI', ?meaning rubbings from the castle roof at Heijyogu?' and a motif in reddish brown pigment. Tourist material purchased in Kyoto. (i) Motif - circular lotus below a curved band (ii) Motif - as (i) but more ornate (iii) Ogival end of a larger piece. Each scroll has a red seal mark. (i) - (ii) 15 ½" x 11 ½" (395 x 290) (iii) 20 x 15" (510 x 380). Folder 769 h x 529 w.
rubbings (art)
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