Kanagawa Station (Kanagawa shuku), No. 4 from an untitled series of the Fifty-three Stations of the Tôkaidô Road, Circa 1847. Antique Original Keisai Eisen Japanese Woodblock of Courtesan sitting with the view of Kanagawa port in the background, circa 1847, as this was a period when he did a lot of Courtesan prints. This is a depiction of a Courtesan or famous woman of the Edo period. Keisai Eisen often put a reference to the person’s hometown or other symbolism so that people could identify her, so perhaps she was from Kanagawa or. Nanushi seal is from 1847, during the artists’ lifetime. This may be one of the 56 woodblocks of courtesans in the album of prints from the series A Tokaido Board Game of Courtesans, Fifty-three Pairings in the Yoshiwara (Keisei dochu sugoroku, Mitate Yoshiwara gojusan tsui). Condition: Very good condition. Condition is commensurate with age and use. Two small remaining cardboard backing remnants that were glued to the top. Measurements: 13 x 8 1/4 inches. Unless described as being new, the items for sale are vintage or used and it may show evidence of wear. The description refers to the overall condition and details. We try to describe the items to the best of our ability. All listings are described as to the best of my knowledge, through careful research and price and description comparison. With tracking and careful, sturdy packing, we try to recycle when possible. We welcome all reasonable offers! We appreciate your business! Please check out my other items. Thank you for looking and good luck! This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “esellerbernard” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Primary Material: Paper
- kanzashi: elaborate hair ornament
- woodblock: ukiyo-e
- Kyoto: Geisha
- Courtesans Compared to the Five Wise Men: Wakasaya Yoichi
- Japan: Japanese
- Sugata Ebi-ro: Keisei Gokinjin
- Color: Multi-Color
- circa 1847: Courtesan
- oiran: Tokyo
- Mitate Yoshiwara: Yoshiwara
- Region of Origin: Japan
- Maker: Keisai Eisen
- okubi-e: Tokaido Board Game of Courtesans
- Jakurindo: kimono
- Keisai Eisen: Bunsei Era
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Matsubaya Nai House: Moritaya Hanzo
- Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
- Age: 1800-1849