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Priests of the Fuke sect- Komusu

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Priests of the Fuke sect- Komusu
by Wada Sanzo (1883-1967)

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Artist: Wada Sanzo (1883-1967) 和田三造
Title: Priests of the Fuke sect- Komusu
Series: Occupations of the Showa Era in Pictures 昭和職業絵尽
Date of first edition?Not set
Date of this artwork?1950s (may not be accurate)
Publisher (first edition)?Nishinomiya Shoin 西宮書院
Publisher (this edition)?Kyoto Hanga-In 京都版画院
Medium (first edition): Woodblock
Medium (this edition): Woodblock
Format (first edition): Oban
Format (this edition): Oban
DB artwork code: 35089
Notes (first edition)?
Notes (this edition)?
The following information was taken from the original web listing of this artwork. Note that there may be some inaccuracies:

This print is titled "Priests of the Fuke-sect (Komusu)". According to the description "In the chivalrous age, such samurais...had to hide from the public...This is why the Komuso wear...large headgear to hide his face"


Print is in a presentation mat with an informative description of the subject. The print has signatures on the print and in the margin. it is attached to the magin with water soluable glue in the two upper corners. Condition of the print is excellent. Mat has a tear in the top.The print measures 11 x 15 1/2, the mat 14 1/2 x 18.

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