Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891) and Shibata Shinsai (1858-1895)
Fan for the Tea Event painted with rice and sparrows
"Rice" signed Gyonen nanajukyu Zeshin (Zeshin at age 79) and sealed Koma; "Sparrows" signed Shinsai and with two seals
Folding fan (sensu); ink, color and gold leaf on paper; fan sticks wood
10¼in. (26cm.) wide, open
Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891) and Shibata Shinsai (1858-1895)
Fan for the Tea Event painted with rice and sparrows
"Rice" signed Gyonen nanajukyu Zeshin (Zeshin at age 79) and sealed Koma; "Sparrows" signed Shinsai and with two seals
Folding fan (sensu); ink, color and gold leaf on paper; fan sticks wood
10¼in. (26cm.) wide, open
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