Live Auction

CA: Fine Art, Chinese Art & Rare Books

Mon, Jan 5, 2026 06:00PM EST
Lot 105

SADAJIRO YAMANAKA, EDITOR, 1928, "TIANLONGSHAN GROTTOES BUDDHIST STONE SCULPTURES ALBUM"

Estimate: $400 - $500

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Sadajiro Yamanaka, editor, 1928, "Tianlongshan Grottoes Buddhist Stone Sculptures Album".

Dimensions: 28.5 x 21 cm (11.22 x 8.27 in.). All measurements are approximate.

Note: Special exhibition catalogue by Yamanaka & Co. on Tianlongshan stone sculptures, recording 45 pieces spanning Eastern Wei, Northern Qi, Sui, and especially Tang. Includes Yamanaka Sadajiro's field notes/experiences at Tianlongshan and historical photos. Extremely limited printing (ca. 50 copies); very scarce today.