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| Publisher (this edition): | Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya) | Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya) |
| Date of this item: | 1888 | |
| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Original Japanese Woodblock Print Kusunoki Masashige Series; Foundations of Morality and Success Kyodo Risshi no Motoi By Mizuno Toshikata 127 years old original woodblock print. This print picturing the 14th century warrior Kusunoki Masashige (1294-1336) seated outside Shitenno-ji Temple ???? reading a scroll, likely the Miraiki ????, a chronicle foretelling the future and attributed to Prince Shotoku. The Miraiki proved influential in 14th and 15th-century politics, as many of its prognostications proved true.1 A Buddhist monk sits beside Kusunoki and the large pine tree in the background may allude to the deposed emperor Godaigo's famous dream that foretells of his reigning again as the true emperor. After the dream Godaigo combines the character for "south" with that for "tree," producing kusunoki, or camphor tree. Kusunoki a warrior "famous as a wielder of bow and arrow," is then summoned from nearby Kawachi province. Kusunoki pledges to dedicate his life to restoring Godaigo's "imperial destiny." The scroll makes reference to Kusunoki's lineage, stating that he is descended from the Tachibanas who are descended from the 6th century Emperor Bidatsu. Historians, however, state there is little "historical certainty" about his lineage. Artist : Mizuno Toshikata (1866-1908) Print size : about 14.5 x 9.9 inches. Publisher : Matsuki Heikichi (????) proprietor of Daikokuya First edition prints feature a patterned border in a variety of colors, while the 1902 edition has plain paper borders. A fascinating series and a great choice for a collector interested in life in late 19th century Japan. Publishing date : 1888 Excellent color, impression and details. There are stains on the reverse side. |
Kyoiku Risshiki Artist: Toshikata Format: Oban tate-e: 14.25" x 9.75" Subject: Kusunoki seated on the floor reading a scroll, a large pine-tree can be seen outside. From the series 'An Educational Account of Self-Made Men'. Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi Date: 1888 Condition: Fine colors. Full size. Japanese album backing paper. Minor marks and flaws. Generally fine state of preservation. Impression: Fine impression of the first edition with gauffrage and lacquer. |