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Gekko's Essay - Blacksmith and Divine Fox
by Gekko Ogata 1859-1920
| Item | 36075 |
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| Date Sold | Sunday, August 3, 2008 |
| Title | Gekko's Essay - Blacksmith and Divine Fox |
| Gekko Zuihitsu | |
| Artist | Gekko Ogata 1859-1920 |
| Description | From the series "Gekko Zuihitsu" ("Gekko's Essay"). "Inari-yama; Kokaji". A blacksmith was helped by a supernatural fox, who showed him to make a divine sword. |
| Signature | 'Gekko'. |
| Seal | Artist's seal. |
| Dated | 1887. |
| Publisher | Matsuki Hikichi. |
| Medium/Technique | Woodblock print. |
| Impression | Very good ... Left cartouche and the robes embossed. |
| Colors | Very good ... Red ink partially oxidized. Mica sprinkled. Silver metallic pigments. |
| Condition | Very good ... Paper toning. Minor wrinkles. Margins soiled and wrinkled. |
| Format | Oban tate-e |
| Width Item | 9.8 inches = 25.0 cm |
| Height Item | 14.6 inches = 37.0 cm |
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