HOKKEI (1780-1850). The New Year's Fish. (Sold)
Artist:
Totoya Hokkei (1780-1850)
Subject:
A Heian period courtier preparing to cut a fish to offer to the Emperor for the new year.
Title:
Haraka minie (The presentation of the red-belly fish)
Series:
Sanban (Three). A series of three surimono depicting New Year's ceremonies used at the court of the Heian period.
Signature:
Hokkei. The five poems are signed by poets of the Hananoya Mitsueda group.
Publisher:
Privately published
Size:
Surimono shikishiban, 20.2x18.5 cm
Medium:
Color woodcut with blind printing and metallic pigments.
Conditions:
Very good impression, the kimono finely printed with metallic pigments, good colors, a small repair but in very good condition.
Item no:
D 442
Status:
Sold