15. SHINSAI (1764-1820). Bronze brazier. (Sold)
RYŪRYŪKYO SHINSAI (1764-1820)
A still-life with a bronze brazier (hibachi), a blue and white ceramic vase, a
teapot and a box for the utensils used in the tea ceremony.
The hibachi is decorated on one side with the figure of a tiger.
Woodblock color print with metallic pigments details
Kokonotsugiriban surimono, 13,8x18,8 cm
Signed: Shinsai
Haiku poem by Gobaian Hanri
Privately published by the poet
Probably 1818, year of the tiger
The poet is identified as Nanbu Isenokami Nobufusa (1765-1835), the
seventh lord of the Hachinohe domain in present-day Aomori Prefecture.
He was known as an able haiku poet using the name Gobaian Hanri.
Three surimono designed by Shunman with poems by this poet are illustrated
in Asano. Cultivated Gift, no. 54-56.
Illustrated in our catalogue Surimono. Hokusai-Shinsai-Hokkei-Gakutei,
September 2024, no. 14.
Fine impression, color and condition
Status: Sold
Item: D 427
A still-life with a bronze brazier (hibachi), a blue and white ceramic vase, a
teapot and a box for the utensils used in the tea ceremony.
The hibachi is decorated on one side with the figure of a tiger.
Woodblock color print with metallic pigments details
Kokonotsugiriban surimono, 13,8x18,8 cm
Signed: Shinsai
Haiku poem by Gobaian Hanri
Privately published by the poet
Probably 1818, year of the tiger
The poet is identified as Nanbu Isenokami Nobufusa (1765-1835), the
seventh lord of the Hachinohe domain in present-day Aomori Prefecture.
He was known as an able haiku poet using the name Gobaian Hanri.
Three surimono designed by Shunman with poems by this poet are illustrated
in Asano. Cultivated Gift, no. 54-56.
Illustrated in our catalogue Surimono. Hokusai-Shinsai-Hokkei-Gakutei,
September 2024, no. 14.
Fine impression, color and condition
Status: Sold
Item: D 427