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Notes (1st edition)
Publisher (this edition): Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya) Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya)
Date of this item: 1885
Notes (this edition)
These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.:
Original Kobayashi Kiyochika, Japanese Woodblock Print

Tokugawa Takechiyo

Series; Foundations of Morality and Success

Kyodo Risshi no Motoi

By Kobayashi Kiyochika

130 years old original woodblock print.

This print picturing ten years old Tokugawa Takechiyo (1543-1916), later to become Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, on the back of his retainer, seemingly directing other children throwing stones.


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 : October 1885.

Excellent color, impression and details. There are stains on the reverse side.
Kyoiku Risshiki: # 3

Artist: Kiyochika
Format: Oban tate-e: 14" x 9.75"

Subject: A young Prince sitting on the shoulders of a retainer looking out over the sea, on the shore many children playing and gathering seashells.

Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi

Date: 1885

Condition: Fine colors. Full size. Japanese album backing paper. Minor marks and flaws. Generally fine state of preservation.

Impression: Fine impression with gauffrage
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