Yashima Gakutei (1786–1868) | Two surimono | Edo period, 19th century

Yashima Gakutei (1786–1868)

Two surimono

Edo period, 19^th century

each a woodblock print, surimono, embellished with metallic pigments and embossing, and comprising:

- The Sagoromo Captain (Sagoromo no taisho), from the series Three Gentlemen of Japanese Literature (Washo sankoshi), signed Gakutei, privately issued, circa 1819-1820, depicting a deity listening to a courtier playing the flute

- Two courtiers and a bridled horse, signed Goho, circa 1822

Each surimono, shikishiban:

20.9 x 18.4 cm., 8¼ x 7¼ in. (the first)

21 x 19 cm., 8¼ x 7½ in. (the second)