Japanese tansu with two sliding doors and six drawers. Pawlonia (kiri) wood with black iron hardware. Late Meiji to early Taisho Period (circa 1900 - 1920). 26 1/4"L x 24 3/8"H x 13"D. A few repairs to the right sliding door (see enlargement 4) which is a bit difficult to open. The original back has some cracking along the right side and a small amount of wormage. Very good overall condition. Shipping estimates provided upon request.
Japanese woodblock print depicting a woman kneeling on a straw mat, with a baby on her back, beating newly woven cloth on a fulling-block by the banks of the Toi Crystal River. The image is signed at the right side "Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga" (1797-1861). The red Yoshi Kiri seal is beneath the signature. The print was published by Sanoya Kihei between 1847-1848. Vertical oban size (14 1/2"V x 9 3/4"H). Center panel from a triptych which is illustrated in color on plate G401 o ...click for details
A beauty preparing to wash by Keisai Eisen (1790-1848) published by Aritaya Seiemon between 1842-1846. A pupil of Eizan, Eisen is perhaps best known for his prints of sensual women. The artist's signature, Yoshimura censor's seal, and seal of the publisher all appear at the lower left. Vertical oban print measuring nearly 14 3/8"V x 10"H. Very good impression quality with excellent color. Paper slightly discolored, thinned in areas and bearing some old repairs. The print ...click for details
A beauty standing under a pine tree viewing a bustling scene of boats on a waterway by Keisai Eisen (1790-1848). A pupil of Eizan, Eisen is perhaps best known for his prints of sensual women. The artist's signature, "kiwame" censor's seal, and seal of the publisher Sanoki all appear at the lower right. Dates between 1791-1842. Vertical oban print measuring 15"V x 10"H. Probably a panel from a triptych. There is a faint soiled spot in the sky at the upper right a ...click for details
