TEISAI HOKUBA (1771 - 1844)
A Shirabyoshi Dancer
A shirabyoshi dancer: 'Splendid things, a sword with a decorated scabbard' (Medetaki mono-karanishiki kasaritachi), from the series The Pillow Book (Makura no soshi)
Woodblock surimono, embellished with gold and silver pigments and blind printing, signed Teisai, privately published, circa 1823
Shikishiban surimono (21.5 x 18.5 cm.)
TEISAI HOKUBA (1771 - 1844)
A Shirabyoshi Dancer
A shirabyoshi dancer: 'Splendid things, a sword with a decorated scabbard' (Medetaki mono-karanishiki kasaritachi), from the series The Pillow Book (Makura no soshi)
Woodblock surimono, embellished with gold and silver pigments and blind printing, signed Teisai, privately published, circa 1823
Shikishiban surimono (21.5 x 18.5 cm.)
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