This "Baien kishō [Baien Curiosities]" is an example of musubitoji (“knot” binding) style. It is an illustrated archaeological catalog containing antique utensis, various types of seals, etc.
FutureLearn:
Japaense Culture Through Rare Books
Created/Published
1828
Genre:
Illustrated Book
Color:
■ #27272B ■ #9E8470 ■ #C4B6AA ■ #C8B6A8 ■ #D0C5BA
Size
Toku-ōhon (Height 35cm × Width 23.5cm)
Binding Style:
Musubitoji
Scripts/Fonts:
Hiragana and Kanji with Illustration
Source:
Century Cultural Foundation Collection Keio Institute of Oriental Classics セ225・156・1・2
