[DESIGN] HAPPO^DO^, publisher/printer — Kokuga O^Gi

1938. [DESIGN] HAPPO^DO^, publisher/printer. KOKUGA O^GI. Kyo^to, Happo^do^, N.D. [other sources indicate a date of 1938] Very large oblong brocade porfolio, 36.5 x 59.0 cm. Contains an undated Happo^do^ colophon and 50 design prints (49 in color and one as a textual calligraphic introduction to the work) A source indicates the designs were done by Yamaoka Chinpei. The prints are extraordinarily lavish, with sprinkled metal flakes, overprinting, metallic inks, etc. A wonderfultribute to the Neo-Rimpa and Deco sensibilities of the age. The case has been restored, the prints are quite clean. .