Marvelously Expressive Birds in Nature, Japanese Edo Period (1830-40s) Sketchbook of Original Ink Drawings antique bone teetotem and a small split in

and a small split in the wood of one shoe

and the mix of small hand-forged iron nails all over

6 1/8" in diameter (lid) x 2 9/16" tall

and I know that Middse refers to Middlesex

I do believe quite a special thing

Marvelously Expressive Birds in Nature, Japanese Edo Period (1830-40s) Sketchbook of Original Ink Drawings antique bone teetotem and a small split inI purchased this one from an excellent dealer in Japan based on photos of a few pages then waited patiently for it to arrive; opening it felt like receiving a great gift, page after page of delights. C. 1830s 40s, sumi ink on what I believe is washi paper, each page two page spread featuring birds of different varieties. I've documented it comprehensively so photos give a very good sense, though as always these things are better in hand! I love how