Manual on Arboriculture (Kinsei jufu 金生樹譜) Possibly 1833 - 1836

"Manual on Arboriculture (Kinsei jufu 金生樹譜)" is a woodblock-printed book created by Chōseisha Aruji sometime between 1833 and 1836. The book features detailed illustrations of various potted plants and trees, showcasing traditional Japanese gardening techniques and horticultural practices. This particular page from the book, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases two arrangements of potted plants, providing a glimpse into the artistic and practical aspects of bonsai cultivation in Edo-period Japan. The artwork exemplifies the genre of *surimono* (woodblock-printed images), which were often commissioned by wealthy patrons for their aesthetic and cultural value.