This is a depiction of a Courtesan with elaborate hairstyle with Kanzashi ornaments typical of the Edo period. There is a woodblock print of a landscape on the wall next to her, and this may be a hint at what Courtesan she was, as Keisai Eisen often put the woodblock within a woodblock as a reference to the person’s hometown or another similar symbolism. This may be one of the 56 woodblocks of courtesans in the album of prints from the series A Tokaido Board Game of Courtesans, Fifty-three Pairings in the Yoshiwara (Keisei dochu sugoroku, Mitate Yoshiwara gojusan tsui). Condition: Condition is commensurate with age and use. Very minor creases and scuffs. Tiny tape fragment on top right corner. Measurements: 13 x 8 1/4 inches. Unless described as being new, the items for sale are vintage or used and it may show evidence of wear. The description refers to the overall condition and details. We try to describe the items to the best of our ability. All listings are described as to the best of my knowledge, through careful research and price and description comparison. We welcome all reasonable offers! We appreciate your business! Please check out my other items. Thank you for looking and good luck! This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “esellerbernard” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- kanzashi: elaborate hair ornament
- Region of Origin: Japan
- Japan: Japanese
- woodblock: ukiyo-e
- Age: 1800-1849
- Primary Material: Paper
- Maker: Keisai Eisen
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Kyoto: Geisha
- Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
- 1830: Courtesan
- Matsubaya Nai House: Moritaya Hanzo
- oiran: Tokyo
- Mitate Yoshiwara: Yoshiwara
- okubi-e: Tokaido Board Game of Courtesans
- Keisai Eisen: Bunsei Era
- Color: Multi-Color
- Japanese woodblock: Antique Japanese woodblock