- Index of the Series - Thirty-Six Images of Beauty -
$ 149.00
These lovely diptych prints are "Index of the Series - Thirty-Six Images of Beauty -" by Toshikata Mizuno (1866-1908). These are the index pages, however, they are truly elegant and would be a nice oriental decor in your room. Published and printed by Buemon Akiyama in December 1893 (Meiji 26 nen). Very good impression and colors. Beautifully embossed. This 128-year-old print still has magnificent colors, considering its age. This fine diptych would also look great framed.
Artist: Toshikata Mizuno (1866-1908)
Date: Meiji 26 (1893)
Paper size: 9 and 3/4 x 14 and 1/4 inches (31x 22.5 cm) each
Condition: Good overall with full margins (no trims). Backing. Some minor soils and toned from their old age. One print has foxing on verso. Please see the photos for details.
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- Kosen-hakuha (Crimson Petal - White Petal) -
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The elegant woodblock print "Kosen-hakuha" (Crimson Petal - White Petal) is by Toshikata Mizuno (1866-1908). This elegant larger re-carved edition of the original Kuchi-e was first published by Bungei Kurabu. Bungei Kurabu was a very popular literary magazine in the Meiji era. This re-carved edition was published by Soudosha from a limited edition series of only 980 sheets on October 1st, 1977. Signed "Toshikata" with artist seals on the lower left.
Toshikata Mizuno studied the art of woodblock making with Taiso Yoshitoshi. His superb talent expressed his subjects with subtle feelings and the dramatic environments in the most natural and elegant ways. This is one of Toshikata's more popular and recognized works.
Technique: Woodblock
Print size: 16 x 10 and 3/4 inches (40.5 x 27 cm)
Image size: 14 and 1/4 x 9 and 1/2 inches (36 x 24 cm)
Condition: Very good condition. Once tipped to the original presentation folder.
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Katauzura
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Katauzura
The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel かた鶉"Katauzura" by Roan Uchida (1868-1929) in a literary magazine titled Bungei Kurabu magazine, Vol 5, No.5 in 1899.
Artist: Toshikata Mizuno (1866-1908)
Date: Meiji 32 (1899)
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 as shown. Please see photos for details.
Kusudama (Flower ball decoration)
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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
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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.
Touka Eibai
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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.
Yahata no Kyojo
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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.
