Een selectie ontwerpen voor goud lakwerk 1868 - 1912

This is a cover of a book by Japanese artist Shunsen Ooka. It's a selection of designs for gold lacquer work and was created sometime between 1868-1912. The cover itself is a simple design in muted orange with a single column of text on the left side. This book is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The text on the cover indicates this was a three volume set. Japanese art, specifically lacquer work, is a tradition dating back centuries. This artwork, or rather the art of making the objects these designs were intended for, showcases the delicate skill of Japanese artisans.