Pink-flowered Chinese alpinia with dark green
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Pink-flowered Chinese alpinia with dark green
Pink-flowered Chinese alpinia with dark green leaves, Alpinia chinensis rose.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884. Iwasaki (1786-1842) was a Japanese botanist, entomologist and zoologist. He was one of the first Japanese botanists to incorporate western knowledge into his studies
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Alpinia Chinensis Flowered Ginger Guide Honzo Iwasaki Kanen Medicinal Woodblock Zingiberacea Zufu
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This woodblock engraving showcases the exquisite beauty of the Pink-flowered Chinese Alpinia (Alpinia chinensis rose), a plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, also known as ginger. The engraving, created by the renowned Japanese botanist, entomologist, and zoologist, Kan En Iwasaki, is an exquisite piece from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, published in 1884. Iwasaki, born in 1786, was a pioneering figure in Japanese botany, being one of the first to integrate Western scientific knowledge into his studies. The meticulous attention to detail in this print is a testament to Iwasaki's dedication and expertise. The Pink-flowered Chinese Alpinia is depicted with its vibrant pink flowers and dark green leaves, their textures and veins rendered with remarkable precision. The plant's intricate structure, including its rhizome and inflorescence, is also faithfully captured. The woodblock engraving process involved carving the design into a block of wood, inking it, and pressing it onto paper. This labor-intensive method produced stunningly detailed and colorful prints, making them highly valued for their aesthetic and informational value. The Pink-flowered Chinese Alpinia engraving is a prime example of the artistry and scientific accuracy that characterized Iwasaki's work and the Honzo Zufu series as a whole. The Pink-flowered Chinese Alpinia, also known as Mogyaku in Japanese, has medicinal properties and has been used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine for centuries. This enchanting print not only serves as a testament to Iwasaki's botanical prowess but also highlights the rich cultural and historical significance of medicinal plants in East Asian traditions.
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