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Textile Cover for Shazanrō Picture Book

Tani Bunchō

Cleveland Museum of Art

Dark blue book cover with rectangular beige label containing black Japanese characters. The book is open to reveal both the cover and a blank interior page. The cover's left side is dark blue with a central beige label containing four vertical black Japanese characters. The right side shows a beige interior page surrounded by an orange border with swirling green, blue, and beige designs. Narrow black and gold patterned strips are at the top and bottom of the interior page. The book has a worn appearance with visible signs of aging and use. The background behind the book is plain and light-colored.

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900 × 694 px
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