5. SHINSAI (1764-1820). Chinese courtier

RYŪRYŪKYO SHINSAI (1764-1820)

A Chinese courtier inside a palace holding a long staff with bells.

Woodblock color print with metallic pigments details
Kokonotsugiriban surimono, 13,6x19 cm
Signed: Shinsai
Poems by Kokizami Shakuzue, Hinaniwaka Haginaga,
Hangō Unomi and Marugama Kyoka
Title: Comparison of Birds (Niwatori Awase).
Privately published
c. 1810

Provenance: Galerie Bères, Paris

Another impression, with most of the poems trimmed, is in the
Harvard Art Museums, no.1933.4.1324, Arthur Duel Collection.

Illustrated in our catalogue Surimono. Hokusai-Shinsai-Hokkei-Gakutei, 
September 2024, no. 5.

Very good impression and color, small repair

Price: Euro 900

Status: Available

Item: D 489