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| Publisher (this edition): | Tsutaya Kichizo | Tsutaya Kichizo | Tsutaya Kichizo | Tsutaya Kichizo |
| Date of this item: | 1857 | 1857 | 1857 | 1857 |
| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | ??1 ????????? ? ?? ??2 ??? ????? ??? ???? ??? ??4 |
Chapter #3, The Shell of the Locust (Karasemi) Kunisada’s illustrations of the Tale of Genji- The Tale of Genji is considered the world’ oldest novel. Written by Murasaki Shikibu a woman of the Heian period (11th century Japan) it chronicles the life of Genji. Lady Murasaki’s lavish novel is a masterwork of Japanese literature. Kunisada’s wonderful 19th century woodblock prints of each chapter of the novel continued a tradition illustrating Murasaki’s work. The present print is an original 19th century woodblock of Kunisada’s incredible complete illustration series. The prints were designed and printed in 1854. The publisher used the highest quality paper and inks for this special Kunisada series. Each print is identified by the “Genji mon” that marks every chapter. The “Genji mon” and title are located in a unique cartouche in the shape of an opened clamshell. Each print has a lovely speckled border as the margin, printed in a lively pattern of random geometric shapes. The colors are rich and the detail is exquisite. Kunisada’s illustrations of Genji are a wonderful opportunity to collect an original 19th century Japanese woodblock print that has real meaning and a wonderful story behind it. Chapter #3, The Shell of the Locust (Karasemi) Genji and an attendant outside a sumptuous home under a full moon. Beautiful color and fine detail, great accents with the stone lantern, large katana, and beautiful kimonos. Signed- Kunisada ga; with title- Karasemi Publisher’s seal- Tsutaya Kichizo Dated- 1854Censor’s seal- aratame Image size- 9 1/4” x 13” (oban tate-e) |
Sunday, 18 June 2006 Artist: Kunisada II Utagawa 1823-1880 Signature: Baichoro Kunisada ga Publisher: - - Date: 1857 Size: 25,0 x 36,0 cm Format: oban Title: "Murasaki Shikibu Genji-karuta" Illustrations of the chapter of the Genji-karuta written by Murasaki Chapter 3 Utsusemi Impression: very good Colors: very good - , fresh colors Condition: very good - , thin albumbacking, pinholes near the right margin |
Friday, 18 September 2009 Chapters of The Tale of Genji: Chapter III Lot AU28 Artist: Kunisada II Format: Oban tate: 14.75" x 10.25" approx Subject: Number three from the series Murasaki Shikibu Genji Karuta - Chapters of The Tale of Genji by Lady Murasaki Shikibu. The Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari) was written around 1000-1025 during the Heian Period. The name of Murasaki Shikibu was that used for a court lady with "Murasaki" being a given name while "Shikibu" refers to her father's position at the court. Beside writing The Tale of Genji, Murasaki is also reknown for her other famous book, The Diary of Murasaki Shikibu. Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo Date: 1857 Condition: Full size with unusally large margins. Three small wormholes. Two binding holes in right margin. Minor creases, marks and flaws. Generally very good state. Colour: Fine Impression: Fine with gauffrage Estimated Value: £250 - £300 |