A series of nine Japanese album leaves printed in ink and colour on paper depicting children playing badminton, go, in mock battle, chasing fireflies, catching goldfish, singing and at other pursuits in interiors and gardens -- 7½in. x 10½in. (19cm x 26.6cm), preface by Nagao Kagesuke, Tokyo, 1887; and a further album leaf with tied sacks and precious objects -- 8¾in. x 11½in. (22cm x 29cm). (10)