Bookstore situated in Tokyo, Japan. Feel free to have a look at our store! For items condition please see photos and comment. Please understand that we occurred a simple check so there might be little oversight. We try to photograph and describe the condition as accurately as possible. Although, the condition of the item may […]
Depicts a beautiful courtesan (bijin) in traditional attire, rendered in the refined okubi-e (large-head) style that Toyokuni pioneered around 1800. Signed Toyokuni ga with publisher’s seal Kyorinsai han. Printed circa 1805 on handmade washi paper using natural pigments. Excellent color and condition with archival framing under UV-protective glass. Dimensions (framed): 24″ × 30″.
ISODA KORYUSAI Edo Woodblock Print Bijin Courtesan Summer Scene Meiwa. Furyu Natsu no Dansei. (“Summer Scene: Courtesan and Young Man”). Series: Bijin-ga (“Portraits of Beautiful Women”). Artist’s Signature: (Koryusai hitsu – “Drawn by Koryusai”). Note: though often attributed to Katsukawa Shunsho, the signature here reads “Koryusai hitsu, ” indicating it may in fact be by […]
Oban 14 5/8 by 10, no censor or publisher’s seal. Strong image, mounted, toned and soiled, some rubbing, missing top tips, worm holes top left corner and bottom edge, 1/4 inches toned at edges.
Mounted, colors faded, soiled and rubbed, moderately toned, with darker line from former mat window, trimmed irregular edges.
An original woodblock print titled “The Hell Courtesan” by Tomioka Eisen (Jigoku Daiyu) Was with the novel Shiki soku Ze-ku which was serialized in the Bungei Kurabu literary magazine. The story is based ona Zen Buddhist sutra which can be tanslated as “Forever Emptiness”. “Kuchi-e” prints were woodblock prints included in Japanese novels & magazines […]
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Exterior of frame measures 19″ x 14″ approx. I do not know the artist. Please see photos for details.
Thank you for your interest in my listing. Please review the item description as well as any item specifics for further details including condition. I provide fast + friendly customer service so please browse thru my store. Hopefully, you will find something you want, you need, or can’t live without. My store is loaded with […]
Original Woodblock Print Titled “Courtesan and Attendant”. The woodblock print image depicts an outdoor scene of a courtesan interacting with a young boy. Print is framed by an octagonal shaped matt and has a light beige background. Light crease to upper left and lower right. Not examined outside of frame. Artist’s signature on lower left. […]