Marvelously Expressive Birds in Nature, Japanese Edo Period (1830-40s) Sketchbook of Original Ink Drawings antique bone teetotem the oak wood box is

the oak wood box is constructed of four hinged parts with triangular shaped ends

just plenty of irregularities original to it

and I know that Middse refers to Middlesex

6 1/8" in diameter (lid) x 2 9/16" tall

Super lovely

Marvelously Expressive Birds in Nature, Japanese Edo Period (1830-40s) Sketchbook of Original Ink Drawings antique bone teetotem the oak wood box isI purchased this one from an excellent dealer in Japan based on photos of a few pages then waited patiently for it to arrive; opening it felt like receiving a great gift, page after page of delights. C. 1830s 40s, sumi ink on what I believe is washi paper, each page two page spread featuring birds of different varieties. I've documented it comprehensively so photos give a very good sense, though as always these things are better in hand! I love how