1959 -1960 Photo Album / Scrap Book Japan

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A 1959-1960 photo album belonging to Esther ...visiting Japan to study Sumi art. What immediately leaps out is the spiritual journey that Esther stumbled upon. The album highlights iconic Zen Buddhist settings and an intimate view of a traditional Buddhist wedding. Here are original views of the Pagoda at Nara, The Golden Pavillion, Kijomuzu Temple-Kyoto, Saihoji Moss Gardens, Ryoanji Temple abstract garden++ & a series of photos picturing traditional Japanese dining & ceremony, and western style gatherings. A birthday party for Esther. An original 10.75"x9.75" landscape by Ruyku Saito, a modern Sumi Master, and a 4.5"x6" photo portrait signed by him. The key photos are each clearly annotated.

The album, 11"x13" spiral bound with woven cloth covered beveled boards. 16 leaves, about half have separated. 88 photograph- about half 4.5"x6", 2 large full-page images, and the balance 3x3 & 3x5. Overall, in nice condition and presents very well.  Domestic s&h $15 Pay now