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Friday, 29 April 2005


Title Tsuchigumo - Earth Spider
Artist Kiyotada Torii 1875-1941
Signature Kiyotada hitsu (This Kiyotada might have been Kiyotada VIII (Torii Kotondo) instead of Kiyotada VII)
Seal artist's seal
Dated ca. 1950s
Technique/Medium Woodblock print
Impression excellent … decorative patterns embossed on the margins
Colors excellent - very good
Condition good … light paper toning, slight orange color stains in the middle, discolorations on the left margin, two creases on the left margin, a horizontal paper crack from middle right edge to 1/3 inch into the image.
Description "Shinko Engeki Jushu no Uchi" (Ten Types of the New and the Old Theatrical Performance). Kabuki actor is in the role of the spirit of "Tsuchigumo" (earth spider).
Format Dai-Oban
Width 11.2 inches = 28.5 cm
Height 17.5 inches = 44.5 cm
Sunday, 21 January 2007

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