Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Same print as above!
Kuchi-e: The Cupid Artist: Unknown Format: Aiban yoko-e: 8.5" x 10.5"
Subject: A kneeling bijin finding a love-letter from her lover while her maid peers from behind a drape to look at a gift of a Western style Cupid that arrived with the letter.
Date: c. 1900
Condition: Full size. Laid down on card. Vertical centrefold. A damage top left corner. A little soiled. Some light stains. Minor creases, marks and flaws. Moderate state.
Colour: Fine colors.
Impression: Fine impression with gauffrage. |
2004/12/30
Artist: Toshikata (attrib.) Format: Aiban yoko-e: 8.5" x 10.5"
Subject: A kneeling bijin finding a love-letter from her lover while her maid peers from behind a drape to look at a gift of a Western style statue of Eros that arrived with the letter. A very rare kuchi-e design.
Date: c. 1900
Condition: Full size. Laid down on card. Vertical centrefold. A damage top left corner. A little soiled. Some light stains. Minor creases, marks and flaws. Moderate state.
Colour: Fine colors.
Impression: Fine impression with gauffrage.
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