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CHOBUNSAI EISHI (1756–1829)
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CHOBUNSAI EISHI (1756–1829)

The Oiran Hinazuru of the Chojiya holding a Fan

Closed12 July 2018

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GBP 2,375

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CHOBUNSAI EISHI (1756–1829)
The Oiran Hinazuru of the Chojiya holding a Fan
The high-ranking courtesan Hinazuru of the Chojiya, from the series Beauties of the Yoshiwara as Six Floral Immortals (Seiro bijin Rokkasen)
Woodblock print, signed Eishi zu, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo), circa 1794-95
Vertical oban (38.8 x 24.2 cm.)

Specialist note

Everything about this scene implies a high level of sophistication and luxury associated with a high-ranking courtesan - her sumptuous robes, a bookstand surrounded by books, and an imported carpet.

For the same print in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET), accession number JP2816, go to:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/60025984

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