Prentenboek der natuur - deel twee - Koetsu`s ontwerpen 1901 - 1908

This is the cover of a Japanese book titled "Prentenboek der natuur - deel twee - Koetsu`s ontwerpen", which translates to "Picture Book of Nature - Part Two - Koetsu’s Designs". This book was published between 1901 and 1908 and is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. The cover features a minimalist design, with gold-colored waves and a vertical brown strip, which contains Japanese calligraphy, on a black background. The cover was designed by Seizei Kigyoku, who was a prominent Japanese artist of the Edo period, known for his elegant and refined style.