Japanese Ukiyoe Geisha Wakamurasaki Goldfish Eisho Bijinga Woodblock Print FL464
Japanese Ukiyoe Woodblock Print Art This Japanese ukiyo-e is a woodblock print by Chokosai Eisho called 'Courtesan Wakamurasaki of the Sumitama House' from the series Contest of Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters. It represents a courtesan with a green undone kimono holding a small recipient with a swimming goldfish. This piece is an authentic woodblock print, but it is a reprint from the Showa period, not a first edition. The print is placed on a piece of cardboard. Ukiyoe is a genre of Japanese art that flourished from the 17th through 19th centuries. Its artists produced woodblock prints and paintings of such subjects as female beauties, kabuki actors and sumo wrestlers, scenes from history and folk tales, travel scenes and landscapes, flora and fauna, and erotica. Paper C1950 Some characters: 郭中美人競 kakuchuu bijin kurabe Contest of Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters, 角玉屋若紫 sumitama-ya wakamurasaki Wakamurasaki of the Sumitama House Item weight: 83 grams Packed weight: 450 grams Full piece approx. 48.3 cm long x 32.6 cm wide Ukiyoe sheet only approx. 38.2 cm long x 25.8 cm wide Good condition considering age. Stains and damage on the cardboard. On the print: some stains. Some ink marks (bottom right corner), likely from production. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos. This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout. Please inquire about combined shipping. About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
Japanese Ukiyoe Woodblock Print Art
This Japanese ukiyo-e is a woodblock print by Chokosai Eisho called 'Courtesan Wakamurasaki of the Sumitama House' from the series Contest of Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters. It represents a courtesan with a green undone kimono holding a small recipient with a swimming goldfish. This piece is an authentic woodblock print, but it is a reprint from the Showa period, not a first edition. The print is placed on a piece of cardboard.
Ukiyoe is a genre of Japanese art that flourished from the 17th through 19th centuries. Its artists produced woodblock prints and paintings of such subjects as female beauties, kabuki actors and sumo wrestlers, scenes from history and folk tales, travel scenes and landscapes, flora and fauna, and erotica.
Paper
C1950
Some characters: 郭中美人競 kakuchuu bijin kurabe Contest of Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters, 角玉屋若紫 sumitama-ya wakamurasaki Wakamurasaki of the Sumitama House
Item weight: 83 grams
Packed weight: 450 grams
Full piece approx. 48.3 cm long x 32.6 cm wide
Ukiyoe sheet only approx. 38.2 cm long x 25.8 cm wide
Good condition considering age. Stains and damage on the cardboard. On the print: some stains. Some ink marks (bottom right corner), likely from production. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan
Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout. Please inquire about combined shipping.
About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
