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The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel (title is unknown) in a literary magazine titled Bungei Kurabu magazine, Vol 12, No.10 in 1906 (Meiji 39 nen). Red seal "Keishu" on the lower right corner.
Artist: Keishu Takeuchi (1861-1943)
Date: Meiji 39 (1906)
Paper size: 9 and 3/8 x14 and 1/4 inches (23.7 x 36.3 cm)
Condition: Good condition for its age. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent colors and details. Minor soils, crease, and foxing as shown. Please see the photos for details.
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The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel from Bungei Kurabu magazine, Vol 12, No.15 in 1909. (This kuchie is untitled) This is a wonderful image of a beautiful woman with a parasol in the autumn field. Very delicate and gentle mood. Artist name "Kason" with a red seal on the lower-left corner.
Artist: Kason Suzuki (1860 - 1919)
Date: Meiji 42 (1909)
Paper size: 8 and 3/4 x 11 and 3/4 inches (22.2 x 30 cm)
Condition: Excellent condition for its age. A few minor soils. Original Kuchi-e fold line (vertical fold lines). Beautiful colors and wonderful details.
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This woodblock print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a book in Meiji era. The print features a young Samurai writing on paper with a brush, while others are staring at him with a serious look. They are meticulously detailed. There is no artist's signature or seal on this Kuchi-e print.
Artist: Unknown
Date: Meiji-era (Ca. 1900)
Paper size: 10 and 7/8 x 8 and 3/8 inches (27.5 x 21.5 cm)
Condition: Very good overall for its age. Minor paper toning, creases and soils. Original Kuchi-e fold lines (vertical fold lines). Please see the pictures. Beautiful colors and wonderful details.
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This print was produced as Sashi-e (Book illustration) for the book "Kinsei Kyogiden". The title "Kazamado Hanji" (Hanji Kazamado from the Hero Biographies of the Modern Era) is by Yoshitoshi Tsukioka. Originally printed in 1866. This is a re-carved edition (smaller format for the book) in Taisho 6 nen (1917). Artist's signature on the lower right corner of the image.
Technique: Woodblock
Date: Originally printed in 1866. This is a re-carved edition (smaller format for the book) in Taisho 6 nen (1917).
Paper size: 6 x 9 and 1/2 inches (15.2 x 24 cm)
Signed: "Kaisai, Yoshitoshi hitsu" on the lower right.
Condition: Good overall. Excellent colors and details. Minor soils, spots, and minor creases as shown. Please see the photos for details.
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This print was produced as Sashi-e (Book illustration) for the book "Kinsei Kyogiden". The title "Kogakure Kiritaro" (Kiritaro Kogakure from the Hero Biographies of the Modern Era) is by Yoshitoshi Tsukioka. Originally printed in 1865. This is a re-carved edition (smaller format for the book) in Taisho 6 nen (1917). Artist's signature on the lower right corner of the image.
Technique: Woodblock
Date: Originally printed in 1865. This is a re-carved edition (smaller format for the book) in Taisho 6 nen (1917).
Paper size: 6 x 9 and 1/2 inches (15.2 x 24 cm)
Signed: "Kaisai, Yoshitoshi hitsu" on the lower right.
Condition: Good overall. Minor toning. Excellent colors and details. Minor soils, spots, and minor creases as shown. Please see the photos for details.
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みみずばれ (Mimizubare)
The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel みみずばれ (Mimizubare) by Misa Yamada in a literary magazine titled "Meiji Bunko", No.5 in 1893. Artist name "Shoso" with a red seal on the lower right of the image. Beautiful colors and wonderful details.
Artist: Shoso Mishima (1856-1928)
Date: Meiji 26 (1893)
Paper size: 10 and 1/2 x 8 and 7/8 inches (26.5 x 22.5 cm)
Condition: Excellent overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Minor toning and minor ink smudges as shown. Please see the photos for details.
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The tasteful woodblock print "Paining Sumi-e" is by Gekko Ogata (1859-1920). Two women are enjoying Sumi-e painting. Beautiful Sumi-e paintings are also depicted on the folding screen behind them. They are meticulously detailed. The artist's signature "Gekko" and a red seal in the lower left corner of the image.
Artist: Gekko Ogata (1859 -1920)
Date: Ca. 1900
Paper size: 10 and 3/8 x 8 inches (26.2 x 20.2 cm)
Image size: 8 and 1/4 x 6 and 1/8 inches (21.2 x 15.5 cm)
Condition: Good overall for its age. Paper toning, minor soils/stains, creases, and two micro holes. Tiny washi-paper tape residues on the top corners of the verso. Please see the pictures.
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The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel 春水 "Shunsui" from Bungei Kurabu magazine, Vol 15, No.5 in 1909. Very delicate and gentle mood. Artist name "Toshimine" with a red seal on the lower right.
Artist: Toshimine Tsutsui (1863-1934)
Date: Meiji 42 (1909)
Size 8 and 5/8 x 11 and 3/4 inches (22 x 30 cm)
Condition: Very good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent colors and details. Very minor soils and crease as shown. Please see photos for details.
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The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a book in 1913- 1916. (Taisho 2 - 5 nen) Artist name "Munekata" and a seal on the right of the image. Munekata Sudo was a pupil of the ukiyo-e artists Toshikata Mizuno.
Artist: Munekata Sudo (active Taisho era)
Date: Taisho 2 - 5 nen (1913-1916)
Paper size: 8 and 7/8 x 12 and1/4 inches (22.5 x 31 cm)
Condition: Good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Paper toning, some soils, and creases. A tiny tear (5mm) at the upper left edge. Please see the last photo.
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The exquisite woodblock print "Ukiyo Junikagetsu, San gatsu" (Twelve Months of the Floating World - March) is by Gekko Ogata (1859-1920). Titled "Ukiyo Junikagetsu, San gatsu" and Famous Haiku" Idobata no sakura Abunashi Sake no yoi" by Shushiki (Famous Haiku artist) on the upper right corner of the image. Dated "Meiji 23 nen (1890) and publisher's name "Yokoyama Ryohachi" on the lower right corner of the image.
Artist: Gekko Ogata (1859 -1920)
Date: 1890
Paper size: 14 and 1/8 x 9 and 3/4 inches (36 x 24.8 cm)
Condition: Good overall. Paper toning, some minor soils/stains, creases, and micro holes. Please see the pictures.
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The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for the novel "槍一筋” (Yari hitosuji - author: Gensai Murai) in 1900. Published by Shunyodo. Artist name "Toshimine" with a red seal on the lower right of the image. Very fine image of a female samurai with cherry blossoms.
Artist: Toshimine Tsutsui (1863-1934)
Date: Meiji 33 (1900)
Size:10 and 1/8 x 8 and 3/4 inches (25.1 x 22.1 cm)
Condition: Good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent colors and details. Some minor soils and creases as shown. Once chipped and paper residue on the edge of verso. Tiny paper loss in the upper left corner. Please see photos for details.
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The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel あじさい "Ajisai" from Bungei Kurabu magazine, Vol 12, No.8 in 1906. This image is beautiful woman and lovely Hydrangea. Very delicate and gentle mood. Artist name Toshimine with red seal on the lower right image.
Artist: Toshimine Tsutsui (1863-1934)
Date: Meiji 39 (1906)
Size 8 and 3/4 x 9 and 15/16 inches (22 x 25.2 cm)
Condition: Very good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent colors and details. Very minor soils and blue ink smudge on sleeve of Kimono as shown. Please see photos for details.
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The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel from the popular literary magazine. Artist name and rea seal on the lower left of the image.
Artist: Konobu Hasegawa III (1881-1963)
Date: Circa 1907-1912 (Meiji40 - Meiji 45)
Paper size : 10 and 1/2 x 8 and 3/8 inches (26.7 x 21.3 cm)
Condition Very good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent colors and details. Minor crease on the upper right corner. A few pinhead size holes which are only visible when held up to the light. Please see photos for details.
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The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel from the popular literary magazine. Artist name and rea seal on the lower right of the image.
Artist: Konobu Hasegawa III (1881-1963)
Date: Circa 1907-1912 (Meiji40 - Meiji 45)
Paper size : 11 x 8 and 1/2 inches (28 x 21.5 cm)
Condition Very good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent colors and details. Minor ink spots on the lower left of the image and a few tears on the right edge of the paper. Please see photos for details.
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茶の湯と生花 Chanoyu to Ikebana (Flower Arrangement and Tea Ceremony)
This print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a book "Chanoyu to Ikebana" (Flower Arrangement and Tea Ceremony) by Hakubunkan (publisher). Artist name "Kason" with a red seal on the lower right corner. Wonderful composition and fine colors.
Artist: Kason Suzuki (1860 - 1919)
Date: Meiji 28 (1895)
Paper size: 11 x 8 and 1/2 inches (28 x 21.5 cm)
Condition: Good condition. Original Kuchi-e fold line (a vertical fold lines). Excellent colors and details. Some soils and creases. There are damages on the upper right edge and the right edge, as shown. Please see last two photos for details.
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Chigusa no hana
The print was issued as part of an orihon (folding book). Title of the book is "千種の花” Chigusa no hana ( A thousand type of flowers). Published in 1897 by Bunemon Akiyama. Artist name "Terukata" with the artist's red seal on the lower left of the image. Title "Chigusa no Hana" on the upper right corner. Beautiful colors and incredible details. Silver metallic pigments on the blue obi sash.
Artist: Terukata Ikeda (1883-1921)
Date: Meiji 30 (1897)
Paper size: 13 and 1/8 x 8 and 5/8 inches (33.2 x 21.7 cm)
Condition: Good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold line (a vertical fold in the middle) Paper ceases on the bottom corners and A few minor soils as shown. Please see photos for details.
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The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel from the popular literary magazine. Artist name and rea seal on the lower right of the image.
Artist: Konobu Hasegawa III (1881-1963)
Date: Circa 1907-1912 (Meiji40 - Meiji 45)
Paper size : 10 and 1/2 x 8 and 3/8 inches (26.7 x 21.3 cm)
Condition Very good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent details. Minor soils and crease on the edge of the paper. Please see photos for details.
Hibachi (Fire Bowl)
The hibachi (fire bowl) is a traditional Japanese heating device It consists of a round, cylindrical, or a box-shaped, open-topped container, made from or lined with a heatproof material and designed to hold burning charcoal.
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Henmokuden
The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel 変目伝 "Henmokuden" by Ryuro Hirotsu (1861-1928) in a literary magazine titled Bungei Kurabu magazine, Vol 2, No.15 in 1896.
Artist: Shoso Mishima (1856-1928)
Date: Meiji29 (1896)
Paper size: 11 and 1/8 x 8 and 3/4 inches (28 x 22 cm)
Condition: Very good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent colors and details. Minor soils and minor toning as shown. Please see photos for details.
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The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a book "囲碁と将棋” (Go game and Shogi) in 1897. Artist name Kogyo on the right image.
Artist: Kogyo Terasaki (1866-1919)
Date: Meiji 30 (1897)
Paper size: 11 x 9 inches (27.7 x 22.7 cm)
Condition: Good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Paper toning and some soils and stains. Please see photos for details.
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兜の星影 Kabuto no hoshikage
The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel "Kabuto no hoshikage" in 1895. Published by Shunyodo. This wonderful image is very emotional and dramatic. Unsigned. This Kuchi-e print is very desirable and extremely rare.
Artist: Keishu Takeuchi (1861-1943)
Date: Meiji 28 (1895)
Paper size: 11 x 9inches (28 x 22.7 cm)
Condition: Good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent colors and details. Minor soils, crease. and toning as shown. Please see photos for details.
- Source: Nanako Yamada
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Kakitsubata 杜若
The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a book. Title "Kakitubata" (Iris) This print is very classic and typical Yamato-e style. Artist name "Hanko" with a red seal on the right edge.
Artist: Hanko Kajita (1870 - 1917)
Date: Meiji 36 nen (1903)
Paper size: 5 and 3/4 x 8 and 1/2 inches (14.5 x 21.7 cm)
Condition: Good overall. Excellent colors and details. Minor soils and minor toning as shown. Please see photos for details.
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Kikujidou 菊慈童
This print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a book. Title "Kikujidou". "Kikujudou" (Chrysanthemum boy) is the famous mythical story about the magical powers of the Kannon sutra and chrysanthemums. According to the Kikujido legend, if four lines of the sutra (four lines out of eight that praise the Kannon) are written on a chrysanthemum leaf, the dew that forms on this leaf will become an elixir that brings 800, 900 or even 1000 years of life, also giving those who drink it a youthful appearance. Also "Kikujidou" is one of the popular Noh play.
name "Kouko" with a red seal on the right edge.
Artist: Kouko Takahashi (1875 - 1912)
Date: Meiji
Paper size: 5 and 3/4 x 8 and 1/2 inches (14.5 x 21.7 cm)
Condition: Good overall. Excellent colors and details. Minor soils and minor toning as shown. Please see photos for details.
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Kingyo (Goldfish)
The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel 金魚 "Kingyo" (Goldfish) in a literary magazine titled Bungei Kurabu magazine, Vol 19, No.8 in 1913. Red seal "Keishu" on the lower right corner. Very rare print.
Artist: Keishu Takeuchi (1861-1943)
Date: Taisho 2 (1913)
Paper size: 8 and 3/4 x12 inches (22.2 x 30.2 cm)
Condition: Good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent colors and details. Minor soils, crease. and toning as shown. Please see photos for details.
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The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel (Biography of Kansuke Kizu) "木津の勘助-Kizu no Kansuke" in 1895. Artist's rea seal on the center of the image. This is a very rare print with nice colors.
Artist: Kinsen Suzuki (1867-1945)
Date: 1895 (Meiji28)
Paper size : 12 and 5/8 x 8 and 5/8 inches (32 x 22 cm)
Condition Very good overall. Excellent colors and details. Kuchi-e fold lines and minor crease. A pinhead size hole (but it doesn’t go all the way through). It is noticeable when held up to the light. Please see the last picture.
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Koyo (Colored Leaves)
The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel 紅葉 "Koyo" (Colored Leaves) in a literary magazine titled Bungei Kurabu magazine, Vol 8, No.13 in 1902. His art name "Mosai" with red seal "Eisen" on the right of the image. Very elegant kuchie print.
Artist: Eisen Tomioka (1864 -1905)
Date: Meiji 35 (1902)
Paper size: 12 and 1/8 x 8 and 7/8 inches (31 x 22.5 cm)
Condition: Good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent colors and details. Minor toning, soils, and crease as shown. Please see photos for details.
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Kusudama (Flower ball decoration)
The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel 薬玉 "Kusudama" (Flower ball decoration) in a literary magazine titled Bungei Kurabu magazine, Vol 8, No.7 in 1902. Artist name"Toshikata" with red seal "Toshikata" on the lower right corner.
About Kusudama
Kusudama originates from ancient Japanese culture, where they were used for incense and potpourri; possibly originally being actual bunches of flowers or herbs. The word itself is a combination of two Japanese words kusuri, Medicine, and tama, Ball. They are now typically used as decorations, or as gifts.
Artist: Toshikata Mizuno (1866-1908)
Date: Meiji 35 (1902)
Paper size: 12 and 1/4 x 8 and 7/8 inches (31x 22.5 cm)
Condition: Good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent colors and details. Minor toning, soils, and crease as shown. A pinhead-size hole at the lower left edge which is hardly noticeable. Please see photos for details.
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Kyori no Bijin
The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel 鏡裡の美人"Kyori no bijin" in a literary magazine titled Bungei Kurabu magazine, Vol 6, No.6 in 1900.
Artist: Toshikata Mizuno (1866-1908)
Date: Meiji 33 (1900)
Paper size: 11 and 7/8 x 8 and 3/4 inches (29.5 x 22 cm)
Condition: Good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent colors and details. Some very minor ink smudges. Tiny paper tape attached on upper right of verso. Please see photos for details.
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Misogi harae 禊祓
The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a book. It shows very old (traditional) ceremony form of Shinto purification (called "Misogi harae" ) Artist name "Tanrei" with a red seal on the lower left corner.
Artist: Tanrei Araki (1857- 1937)
Date: Meiji
Paper size: 5 and 3/4 x 8 and 1/2 inches (14.5 x 21.7 cm)
Condition: Good overall with a fold line in the center. Excellent colors and details. Minor soils and minor toning as shown. Please see photos for details.
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Miumaya Kisanda 御馬屋鬼三太
This print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a book. Title "Miumaya Kisanda" (widely known as Mimaya Kisanda) Kisanda is very famous Samurai. Although he started from the bottom, his bravely and strong heart quickly brought him fame. Artist name "Kason" with a red seal on the right edge.
Artist: Kason Suzuki (1860 - 1919)
Date: Meiji
Paper size: 5 and 3/4 x 8 and 1/2 inches (14.5 x 21.7 cm)
Condition: Good overall. Excellent colors and details. Some soils and toning as shown. Please see photos for details.
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Rei-futsu
The print was produced as a kuchi-e frontispiece for a novel 礼佛 "Rei-futsu" from Bungei Kurabu magazine, Vol 14, No.12 in 1908. Artist name Kogyo with red seal on the upper right image.
Artist: Kogyo Terasaki (1866-1919)
Date: Meiji 41 (1908)
Paper size: 8 and 3/4 x 11 and 1/2 inches (22 x 29.5 cm)
Condition: Very good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent colors and details. Please see photos for details.
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Robiraki
The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel 爐開き "Robiraki" (Opening the tea house) from Bungei Kurabu magazine, Vol 15, No.13 in 1909. Artist name Gekko with the artist's red seal on the upper right corner. This print is one of the very popular Kuchi-e prints.
Artist: Gekko Ogata (1859 -1920)
Date: Meiji 42 (1909)
Paper size: 8 and 7/8 x 12 and 1/4 inches (22.5 x 31 cm)
Condition: Good overall. Paper toning and some minor soils. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Please note, the center of the print was repaired from the back as shown. Please see the last picture carefully. However. this print has strong colors and beautiful impression.
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The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel from the popular literary magazine. Artist name and rea seal on the lower right of the image.
Artist: Kinsen Suzuki (1867-1945)
Date: Circa 1907 (Meiji40)
Paper size : 10 and 5/8 x 8 and 1/2 inches (27 x 21.5 cm)
Condition Very good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent colors and details. Please see photos for details.
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The print was produced as a kuchi-e frontispiece for a novel 清流 "Seiryu" (Clear Stream) from Bungei Kurabu magazine, Vol 14, No.11 in 1908. This wonderful image is Shuzenji in summer. His Kuchi-e print is extremely rare. His poetic landscape image is outstanding and very famous for his subject. Artist name "Gyokudo" with a red seal on the left of the image.
Artist: Gyokudo Kawai (1873 - 1957)
Date: Meiji 41 nen (1908)
Paper size: 5 and 3/4 x 8 and 1/2 inches (14.5 x 21.7 cm)
Condition: Very good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold line (a vertical fold lines) Excellent colors and details. Minor soils, minor toning, and minor crease as shown. Please see photos for details.
Flat shipping rate (USPS Priority mail with full insurance) $20.00
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仙錦亭 (Senkintei)
The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel 仙錦亭 "Senkintei" by Reisui Chizuka (1866-1942), in a literary magazine titled "Bungei kurabu" magazine, Vol 7, No.4 in 1901. Kimono lady and stone wash basin are a very tasteful image. Hanko red seal on the lower right of the image.
Artist: Hanko Kajita (1870-1917)
Date: Meiji 34 (1901)
Paper size: 12 x 8 and 7/8 inches (30.3 x 22.5 cm)
Condition: Good condition. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent colors and details. Minor soils and creases. Please see photos for details.
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The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel from the popular literary magazine. Artist name and rea seal on the right of the image.
Artist: Kinsen Suzuki (1867-1945)
Date: Circa 1907 (Meiji40)
Paper size : 10 and 1/4 x 8 and 5/8 inches (26 x 22 cm)
Condition Very good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent colors and details. Minor crease on the corners. Please see photos for details.
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Shain no kugaku 車胤の苦学
This print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a book. The title is "Shain no kugaku" "Shain" (person name) who was poor and had no money to buy oil for the lamp when he was young, so he gathered fireflies in the silk bag and read books. He read, and he rose to the rank of the high official. Artist name "Kotei - ga" with a red seal on the lower right corner.
Artist: Koutei Fukui (1865 - 1937)
Date: Meiji
Paper size: 5 and 3/4 x 8 and 1/2 inches (14.5 x 21.7 cm)
Condition: Good overall. Excellent colors and details. Some soils and toning as shown. Please see photos for details.
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Beautiful woodblock print "Shrine Visit in Spring" is by Kogyo Terasaki (1866- 1919) Mother and daughter are visiting Shrine in spring. It shows many people enjoying the fully bloomed cherry blossoms. A very heartwarming image of mother and child. Artist name Kogyo on the lower-left image.
Artist: Kogyo Terasaki (1866-1919)
Date: Meiji 27 (1894)
Paper size: 7 x 10 and 1/8 inches (18 x 25.8 cm)
Condition: Very good overall. Minor toning and crease as shown.
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常盤御前の図 (Tokiwa Gozen)
The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a magazine. 常盤御前の図 (Tokiwa Gozen) is by Seitei Watanabe (1852-1918) Red seal "Seitei" on the right side. Incredible delicate lines and beautiful details.
Artist: Seitei Watanabe (1852-1918)
Date: Taisho 13 (1924)
Paper size: 10 x 7 and 1/8 inches (25.5 x 18 cm)
Condition: Good overall. This print put together by Washi paper tape on the center of verso. Minor soils and minor toning as shown. Please see photos for details.
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Tomoe no Shutsujin (Tomoe Gozen, the Female Warrior)
The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel 巴の出陣 "Tomoe no Shutsujin" in a literary magazine titled Bungei Kurabu magazine, Vol 10, No.5 in 1904. Tomoe Gozen (1157–1247) was a late twelfth-century female samurai warrior, known for her bravery and strength. She is believed to have fought in and survived the Genpei War (1180–1185). She was also the concubine of Minamoto no Yoshinaka.
"Tomoe was especially beautiful, with white skin, long hair, and charming features. She was also a remarkably strong archer, and as a swordswoman she was a warrior worth a thousand, ready to confront a demon or a god, mounted or on foot. She handled unbroken horses with superb skill; she rode unscathed down perilous descents. Whenever a battle was imminent, Yoshinaka sent her out as his first captain, equipped with strong armor, an oversized sword, and a mighty bow; and she performed more deeds of valor than any of his other warriors." From -The Tale of the Heike -
Artist: Gekko Ogata (1859-1920)
Date: Meiji 37 (1904)
Paper Size: 8 and 5/8 x 12 and 3/8 inches (22 x 31.3 cm)
Condition: Very good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent colors and details. Minor soils mostly on the lower part. Paper crease at upper left corner. Please see photos for details.
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燈火咏梅 Touka Eibai
The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel 燈火咏梅 Touka Eibai by Seiken Miyake in a literary magazine titled Bungei Kurabu magazine, Vol 10, No.3 in 1904.
Artist: Toshikata Mizuno (1866-1908)
Date: Meiji 37 (1904)
Paper size: 11 and 1/8 x 8 and 5/8 inches (28 x 21.8 cm)
Condition: Fair condition. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Some soils, creases, and toning, as shown. A tiny tear at the bottom edge and a few pinholes only visible when held up to the light. Please see photos for details.
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The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel うき秋 "Ukiaki" by Katai Tayama (1872-1930) in a literary magazine titled Bungei Kurabu magazine, Vol 5, No.16 in 1899.
Artist: Eisen Tomioka (1864-1905)
Date: Meiji 32 (1899)
Paper size: 11 and 3/4 x 8 and 1/2 inches (29.7 x 21.5 cm)
Condition: Good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent colors and details. Some minor soils and ink smudges as shown. Please see photos for details.
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Wankyu Monogatari Dai-nibu
The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel 椀久物語第二部 "Wankyu Monogatari" from Bungei Kurabu magazine, Vol6, No.1 in 1900. This image is beautiful woman and an old potter. Keishu red seal on the lower right image.
Artist: Keishu Takeuchi (1861-1943)
Date: Meiji33 (1900)
Paper size: 11 and 7/8 x 8 and 7/8 inches (30 x 22.2 cm)
Condition: Very good overall. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent colors and details. Paper toning and minor soils. Please see photos for details.
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Yahata no Kyojo
The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel 八幡の狂女 "Yahata no Kyojo" by Ryuro Hirotsu (1861-1928) in a literary magazine titled Bungei Kurabu magazine, Vol 7, No.4 in 1901. Red seal "Toshikata" on lower right corner.
Artist: Toshikata Mizuno (1866-1908)
Date: Meiji 34 (1901)
Paper size: 11 and 5/8 x 8 and 3/4 inches (29.5 x 22 cm)
Condition: Overall good condition. Original Kuchi-e fold lines. Excellent colors and details. Minor soils and minor toning as shown. Please see photos for details.