Dianthus species from Honzo Zufu, 1828-1844
Nadeshiko, fringed pinks, cultivated Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus of Japanese origin, greatly influenced by human cultivation. Manuscript hand painted on paper, Japan, 1828... Read more
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Date: 15th April 2019
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Dianthus species from Honzo Zufu, 1828-1844
Nadeshiko, fringed pinks, cultivated Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus of Japanese origin, greatly influenced by human cultivation. Manuscript hand painted on paper, Japan, 1828. Pages measure approximately 25 cm in height, from Honzo Zufu or Illustrated manual of medicinal plants by Iwasaki Kan en, also known as Iwasaki Tsunemasa, 1786-1842. This botanical manual was compiled during the late Tokugawa or Edo period (1603-1868)
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Media ID 18921280
Asia Botanical Botanical Illustration Botany Country Honzo Zufu Illustration Iwasaki Tsunemasa Japan Japanese Japanese Flowers
Filename: 18-17-006273FN20120330T173911.tiff