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Hokkei Totoya 1780-1850 - Daikoku and Ebisu - Seven Lucky Gods
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Daikoku and Ebisu - Seven Lucky Gods
by Hokkei Totoya 1780-1850
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| Date Sold |
Sunday, June 3, 2007 |
| Title |
Daikoku and Ebisu - Seven Lucky Gods |
| |
surimono |
| Artist |
Hokkei Totoya 1780-1850 |
| Description |
The god of fortune, Daikoku with a large sack and the god of luck, Ebisu with his fishing rod. Various lucky symbols were depicted on the background. Meiji A-copy surimono were made mainly for exports. They were elaborately made with metallic pigments and embossing. For many of them, their originals no longer exist. |
| Signature |
Hokkei. |
| Dated |
Originally in Edo era. This is a Meiji A-copy published in early 1890s. |
| Medium/Technique |
Woodblock print. |
| Impression |
Excellent ... printed on a soft pliable Japanese paper, embossed. |
| Colors |
Excellent - very good ... metallic pigments oxidized. |
| Condition |
Very good ... paper toning, slightly soiled, edges lightly discolored. |
| Format |
Kaku-Surimono |
| Width Item |
7.1 inches = 18.0 cm |
| Height Item |
8.3 inches = 21.0 cm |
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