| Artist |
Toshikata MIZUNO (1866-1908) |
| Title |
"Teahouse Waitress" (given name) |
| Date |
1893 |
| Series |
"Thirty-six Examples of Beauties" ("Sanju-roku Kasen") |
| Publisher |
Akiyama Buemon |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
8 1/2 x 12 3/4 with full margins |
| Impression |
Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to hanging blue noren curtain, trees, and background; "gauffrage" to reed screen and large "kanji" on blue noren curtain, and title cartouche; burnishing to black collar and geta; and highly detailed carving. |
| Condition |
Very Good to Excellent. Strong colors. (Light wear, minor marks; slight thining to backing's edge.) Retains original album backing. |
| Reference/Illus |
na |
| Comments |
Colorful and skillfully printed "bijin-ga" image of teahouse maid under a ginko tree. |
| Item # |
BG-73 |
| Price |
$175 (Sold) |