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Japanese Woodblock pictures developed as an utilitarian form of art, a character present throughout the Edo and Meiji periods. This print, probably a hikifuda for a clothing store, is a wonderful example of this character. Hikifuda were prints designed to serve as basis for advertisements. The identification of the actual shop or product to be advertised could be stamped on the print. This one would probably be meant as advertisement for a cloth material for kimono. A bijin is depicted on a navy blue background with plum flower patterns. A castle is shown in the cartouche in top right. |
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Id |
EMD009 |
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Artist |
Chikanobu Toyohara (1838-1912) |
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Series |
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Title |
Miyako no Hana Iro |
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Signature |
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Seal |
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Publisher |
Tokyo Hatsubaimoto |
Date |
End of nineteenth century |
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Format |
Chuban
tate-e |
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Dimensions |
18 cm x 25 cm |
Impression |
Very good |
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Cores |
Very good |
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Preservation |
Very good |
Condition |
Crease in lower margin. Slightly toned. |