| Artist |
Hiroshige (1797-1858) |
| Title |
"Fortune Teller's Paper" (given name) |
| Date |
Original printing early 1850's; (this edition ca1950/60's) |
| Provenance |
Via Japanese dealer contact. |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
na |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
9 x 12 5/8 |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" pink shading to face;
highly detailed carving.
|
| Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors. (Very slight toning--no flaws noted.)
|
| Reference/Illus |
na |
| Comments |
A delightful "fan-print" design of a young courtesan eagerly using her
hair-pin to open a fortune teller's note.
|
| Item # |
EG-901 |
| Price |
$185 |