My grandfather purchased this set, and it has been stored in a semi-vacuum state. It has never been displayed.
Everything shown in the images is included. Each piece is stored in a cardboard case, and all 12 pieces are collectively stored in a larger case.
**Artist: Torii Kiyotada**
- **Listed in the 2011 Art Directory**
- **1900-1978**: A Japanese painter active in stage art and TV, known as "Gonjin," the 8th generation of the Torii school of ukiyo-e, and a significant figure in kabuki theater painting. He studied under Kaburagi Kiyokata and lived to 75 years old. Born into the 7th generation head family of the Torii school, he studied Yamato-e and historical court practices under Kobori Tomoe. In 1918, he studied bijin-ga (portraits of beautiful women) under Kaburagi Kiyokata and produced many bijin-ga prints called "Gonjin prints" from around 1929. He adopted the name Seigen in Showa 10 and continued his artistic career. In 1962, he succeeded his father's name and changed his name to Kiyotada. The Torii school is known for its distinctive style, including expressive line drawing, gaudy pigments, and gourd-shaped feet, which are closely associated with kabuki theater billboards. Unfortunately, there were no successors after Kiyotada.
**Title: "Onna Junidai" (Twelve Women)**
- **Complete with certificate and case**
- **Set of 12 pieces**
- **Technique**: Woodblock print on handmade Japanese paper
- **Artwork dimensions**: 41.5 x 26.0 cm
- **Sheet dimensions**: 48.0 x 33.0 cm
- **Condition**: A local antique shop in Setagaya Ward has remarked on the excellent preservation state.
While there might be some slight discoloration or yellowing due to age, I believe the condition is exceptionally good and the set is quite valuable.