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Arrowroot Starch - Pictures of Products and Industries of Japan
by Hiroshige III Utagawa 1842-1894
| Item | 33292 |
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| Date Sold | Sunday, March 9, 2008 |
| Title | Arrowroot Starch - Pictures of Products and Industries of Japan |
| Artist | Hiroshige III Utagawa 1842-1894 |
| Description | From the series, "Dainippon Butsu-san Zukai" (Pictures of Products and Industries of Japan). Making "Kudzu Ko" (arrowroot starch) in Yamato (Nara) prefecture. |
| Signature | The print series was known as Hiroshige III's. "Andou Tokubei" was printed on the left margin. |
| Dated | Ca. 1880-1890s. |
| Publisher | Ohkura Magobei. |
| Medium/Technique | Woodblock print. |
| Impression | Good - fair. |
| Colors | Very good. |
| Condition | Good ... Light toning, a vertical center fold. Slightly soiled. Part of the center fold is separated and repaired by tape from the back. Backing partially removed. |
| Width Item | 9.3 inches = 23.5 cm |
| Height Item | 7.0 inches = 17.8 cm |
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