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Album with 7 Genji Monogatari crepe paper triptychs

Lovely orihon in nice condition

Album with 7 Genji Monogatari crepe paper triptychs Lovely orihon in nice condition
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Album with 7 Genji Monogatari crepe paper triptychs Lovely orihon in nice condition

[Japan] Orihon containing 7 chuban-sized triptychs on crepe paper of scenes from the Tale of Genji by the woodblock print artists Fusakane and Kunichika. Vibrant colours and designs. The censor seals appear to range from 1865 to 1867. Published by Kiya Munejiro, 4-chome, Bakuro-cho, Edo [Tokyo].

 

7 triptychs bound together as issued. 21.7 x 15.8cm. 

 

In very good condition. Covers with slight curve but woodblock prints all very good.

 

b37061895

Album with 7 Genji Monogatari crepe paper triptychs

Price: ¥330,000




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