Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891) | Three surimono | Meiji period, late 19th century

Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891)

Three surimono

Meiji period, late 19^th century

each a woodblock print, surimono, signed Zeshin, privately issued; each with collector's seal of Gerhard Pulverer to verso, and comprising:

- The courtesan Eguchi no Kimi seated on a white elephant, embellished with metallic pigment and embossing, sealed Reisai

- Clam shell and sprig of plum blossom, sealed Taiyukyo

- Villagers making an offering at a shrine, sealed Tairyukyo

Shikishiban surimono: 20.9 x 17.4 cm., 8¼ x 6⅞ in. (the first)

Shikishiban surimono: 20.4 x 18.5 cm., 8 x 7¼ in. (the second)

Horizontal nagaban: 19.8 x 44.6 cm., 7¾ x 17½ in. (the third)

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Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891), Trois surimono, époque Meiji, fin du XIXe siècle