Scene of a takara bune treasure ship with corresponding New Year’s related poem, no. 29 from a series illustrating various treasure ship designs, issued ca. 1900
Good impression and color, light mica dust in paper, minor wear, some paper thinning, light soiling on verso
Overall size: 7 x 9 ¾ in.
Various designs for textiles, issued ca. 1900
Good impression and color, very minor soiling, center fold
Album leaf: 9 x 13 ¾ in.
Design of a kite with a takara bune (treasureship) design with a poem, probably designed as a New Year’s greeting, issued ca. early 1900s
Printer’s information on lower left (no. 41), good condition
Shikishiban: 9 ¼ x 9 ¼ in.
Portrait of Kawarazaki Gonjuro as a wandering monk (Komuso) issued ca. 1860
Signed Kunisada Ga, good impression, color skip on grey robe, thumbnail size paper loss mended on upper right corner.
Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 ½ in.
Portrait of a courtesan with her young attendant, issued 1830s
Signed Gofukutei Sadatora on lower left, fair impression and color, some thinning and wear, small nicks to edges reinforced, not backed.
Oban tate-e: 8 7/8 x 13 in.
Three figures with bonsai and other vendors, issued 1855
Signed Toyokuni (III) on lower left, good impression and color, lower margin trimmed into publisher’s seal, some wear and light soiling, not backed.
Oban tate-e: 9 ¾ x 14 ¼ in.
Portrait of a Kabuki actor, no. 7 from the series “Juni ka getsu hana awase” issued 1880
Signed Toyohara Kunichika in upper right and titled in cartouche in upper left, dated Meiji (1880), good impression and very strong color, very light soiling on upper margin, slight creasing to upper right corner, very light soiling on upper corners on verso, not backed.
Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 5/8 in.
Portrait of a Kabuki actor, no. 6 from the series “Juni ka getsu hana awase” issued 1880
Signed Toyohara Kunichika and titled in cartouche in upper left, dated Meiji (1880), very good impression and color, very light soiling near bottom, upper corners lightly creased, very minor wear, not backed.
Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 ½ in.
Scene from a Noh play, issued ca. 1920
Signed Kogyo with red artist’s seal, fan shaped publisher’s seal, very good impression and color, small areas of faint soiling.
Oban yoko-e: 10 x 14 ¾ in.
Scene from a Noh play, issued ca. 1920
Signed Kogyo with artist’s seal, fan-shaped publisher’s seal, very good impression, color and condition, remnants of attachment paper on back of four corners.
Oban yoko-e: 10 x 14 ½ in.
Diptych—two chuban prints originally joined in an album depicting a scene from the Osaka Kabuki stage, issued ca. 1865
Yoshitaki was one of the best known designers of Osaka actor prints from the 1860s to 1880s.
Both signed Yoshitaki Ga in red cartouches, very good impression, color and overall condition, old album backing paper intact.
Each print size: 9 ¾ x 7 in.
Album leaf illustrating “antique” textile designs for Tang Dynasty China and later, printed ca. 1900
The characters beside each design describe the motif and type of fabric.
Very good impression and color, vertical center crease, minor wear, remnants of old backing.
Overall Size: 9 ¾ x 14 in.
Scene for “Tokyo Daily Newspaper” with “Tokyo Nichi-Nichi Shinbun” inscribed in the banner at top, issued ca. 1890
Yoshiiku was noted for his prints included in the popular illustrated newspapers at the time.
Signed Ikkeisai Yoshiiku on lower left with artist’s seal ca. 1890, very good impression and strong color, vertical center crease, various areas of moderate soiling, slight backing tape residue on upper left corner, not backed.
Oban tate-e: 9 ¼ x 14 in.
Kunisada (1786-1864) collaborating with Hiroshige (1797-1858)
From the series: “Kannon Reigen Ki” (Account of the miracles of Kannon) issued 1859.The larger image by Kunisada depicts a miracle performed by Kannon...
Shini-e (memorial portrait) of three individuals, including their names and dates of death, issued ca. 1860.
Very good impression and color, light soiling and wear, small loss to upper-right corner, upper corners reinforced, two very small holes in right side, not backed.
Oban tate-e: 9 ½ x 13 ½ in.
Two young women caring for silkworm cocoons
Signed Kunitoshi Ga in a red cartouche with date: 1881 and publisher’s information in yellow cartouche, good impression, excellent color, very light soiling, upper corners thin with remnants of paper attachments, not backed, margins trimmed right and bottom.
Oban tate-e: 9 ½ x 14 in.
From the Birds and Flowers series: “Sho-utsushi shiju-hattaka” issued 1858.
Signed Sugakudo, with two seals beneath the signature, censor’s seal and publisher’s seal, left margin; good impression, evenly toned, thin corners, light staining, two upper corners with glue remains from attachment, not backed.
Oban tate-e: 10 x 14 ¼ in.
Yoshitoshi Tsukioka's Very Scarce (only about a dozen known copies) Book with Six Full Oban Size Prints, The Flowers of Japan and the Art of Floral Arrangement (First Edition). This is the best known existing copy of this book. Because the prints are in a book, they have been exposed to almost no light, so the colors are more vivid than anything you will ever see...
Wood Carved Okimono 8 Turtle Signed, Meiji (1868-1912) Period
It is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall, and 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no cracks, or chips, except 2 of the turtle's heads had been repaired (as seen in the photos).
Large format photos available upon request.
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Japanese woodblock print by Yoshitoshi, from "36 Ghosts" series.
Chikubushima Moon - Tsunemasa
(Chikubushima no Tsuki - Tsunemasa).
Printed: 3.1886.
Engraver: Yamamoto.
Signature: Yoshitoshi.
Seal: Taiso.
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon.
Format: Oban tate-e. H. 12.75 x W. 8.75".
Condition: Very Good impression and colors. Retains albimbacking. No condition issues to note.
This print is also set in the battle between the Taira and the Minamoto clans...
The Moon of Yamaki Mansion - Kagekado
(Yamaki Yakata no Tsuki - Kagekado).
Printed: 3.1886.
Engraver: Enkatsu.
Signature: Yoshitoshi.
Seal: Taiso.
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon.
Format: Oban tate-e. H.12.75 x W. 8.75".
Condition: Good Impression and colors. Some soiling, including an ink spot (from original printing?) on the lower portion of print. Slight margin trimming. "Karazuri" embossing on Kagekado's clothing and cartouche...
Gravemarker Moon
(Sotouba no tsuki).
Printed: 3.1886
Engraver: Yamamoto
Signature & Seal: Yositoshi
Publisher: Akiyama Buemon.
Condition: Very Good colors and impression, full margins. "karazuri" embossing on Ono no Komachi's robes.
Format: Oban tate-e: H.13 x W. 8.75".
Ono no Komachi was a famous beauty and poetess of the 9th century...
Suzaku Gate Moon - Hakuga Sammi
(Suzakumon no tsuki - Hakuga Sammi).
Printed: 1st day. 2nd month...
Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892).
Subject: “Kyoudou Risshiki” (Instructive Models of Lofty Ambition)*,
The Young Wife, Ukita, Guarding her husband, Lord Tomita Nobutaka Anozu no Shiru who is mounted on horseback.
Signature: “taiso Yoshitoshi”.
Artist’s Seal: Taiso.
Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi.
Date: Meiji 35* (1902), 8th month (August,) 5th day.
Format: oban tate-e, H.12.5 x W.8.25".
Condition: Very good colors and impression, album backing retained, no holes or tears, o...
Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892).
Subject: “Kyoudou Risshiki” (Instructive Models of Lofty Ambition), Toyotomi Hideyoshi seated on a tiger skin listening to a priest speaking on behalf of the Mouri clan. Text by Housai.
No. 33 in a series of 52.
Signature: “taiso Yoshitoshi”.
Artist’s Seal: Taiso.
Engraver: Kataoka (per Keyes, p 459.)
Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi.
Date: Meiji 18 (1885), 12th month (December.)
Format: oban tate-e with printed borders, H.12.5 x W.8.25"(inc...
Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892).
Subject: Musha-e (Warrior print); “Yoshitoshi Musha Burui” (Yoshitoshi’s Courageous Warriors): kurou [9th son] hangan Minamoto Yoshitsune and Musashibou Benkei under a cherry tree )#15 in this series of 33.
Signature: “Yoshitoshi hitsu” (from the brush of Yoshitoshi).
Artist’s Seal: Taiso.
Engraver: Horikou Muneoka.
Publisher: Tsunajima Kanekichi.
Date: 1886.
Format: oban tate-e, H.13 x W. 8.75".
Condition: Very good colors with good i...
Waraji (straw sandal) Gata (mold). This mold was used to make the straw sandals worn by farmers. It is of solid carved wood. L. 50cm(19.75") x H.9cm(3.5") x W.9cm(3.5"). Acquired in Yamagata Prefecture in NE Japan (Tohoku), this piece exhibits the wonderful folk qualities of the region. Hung vertically, the "shelf" portion of the mold can hold a small flower vase, creating a lovely "wabi" arrangement for the tokonoma.
Large Itomaki, spool, for weaving. Wood with 6 arms. Late Meiji Era (1868-1912.)
H.39cm(15.5") x Square Base of 37cm(14.5").
Good condition, has been cleaned and oiled.
Wooden saddle, "kura" made of wood and iron fittings. Meiji Era (1868-1912,) but the top board is a later addition. This flat board makes it ideal for display items, especially for flowers. H. 44cm(17.25") x W.68cm(26.75") x D. 32cm(12.5").
Authentic Japanese Meiji period woodblock printed "mitate banzuke" dating from the late 19th century. Banzuke prints were designed to compare or rank virtually any subject, ranging from popular actors and sumo wrestlers to the best spas and restaurants. The banner at the top, which is being held by two winged cherubs, reads "Comparison of Good and Bad Housewives." The title in the middle translates "Women's Domestic Instructions," a phrase commonly used in materials intended to instruct girls...
This early 20th century Japanese Mokugyo (Buddhist wood drum) is 6 ½ inches long, 5 ½ inches wide and 4 ¼ inches high. It is signed ¡°Gyokurin¡±. It came with a square 8 ½ inch red cushion and a wood mallet (quite possibly, it is a replacement). It is in good condition.
