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Notes (1st edition)
Publisher (this edition): Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya) Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya)
Date of this item:
Notes (this edition)
These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: 		Monday, 25 June 2007

Triptych: Bijin in a Snow Covered Temple Garden

Artist: Ogata Gekko
Format: Oban triptych: each sheet 14.5" x 9.75" approx

Subject: A delightful design of two bijin under umbellas in a snowy temple garden.

Date: c.1890's

Condition: Full size with margins at left and top. Paper a little toned. Some creases, stains, marks and flaws. Generally fair state.

Colour: Very good

Impression: Fine with hand-applied gofun for the snowflakes.
 Artist Gekko
Title Women viewing the Garyo Ume (Reclining Dragon Plum Tree) at Kameido Shrine in the snow
Series Hana Bijin Meisho Awase - Beautiful Women, Flowers and Famous Sights
Date December 9, 1895
Publisher Matsuki Heikichi
Format Oban triptych (28 5/8" X 14 1/2")
Comment Deluxe printing with embossing and gofun (pigment spattered on the surface). One of Gekko's most beautiful designs.
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