Title |
"The Story of Strong Woman Takashima Oiko" ("Takashima Oiko no Hanashi") |
Date |
1889 |
Provenance |
From the Kenneth Tsunoda Collection; acquired via Sumisho Gallery, Tokyo. |
Publisher |
Tsunashima Kamekichi |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
9 1/8 and 8 3/4 x 13 3/8 (overall image 17 7/8 x 13 3/8) |
Impression |
Very fine. Extensive "bokashi" shading; widespread "burnishing" to wrestler's black garment; crisp, highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Full margins. (No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
Shogun's "Devine Dementia: The Woodblock Prints of Yoshitoshi" p.63, pl.237 |
Comments |
Unusually fine condition. |
Item # |
KT-08 |
Price |
$875 (Sold) |