Utagawa Kunisada (1786–1865)
Hair Ornaments (Kanzashi), from the series Sixteen Musashi's (Juroku musashi no uchi), 1861, 12th month
Woodblock print
Vertical oban:
37.7 x 25.5 cm. (14 ⅞ x 10 in.)
37.7 x 25.5 cm. (14 ⅞ x 10 in.)
Signed: Kio Toyokuni ga (drawn by Toyokuni, old with happiness)
Sealed: aratame (certified) and date seal Cock 12 (December 1861)
Publisher: Hirokaya Kosuke (Kikujudo, Eisendo)
Sealed: aratame (certified) and date seal Cock 12 (December 1861)
Publisher: Hirokaya Kosuke (Kikujudo, Eisendo)
£ 900.00
Juroku Musashi was a board game which was popular during the Edo period (1603 - 1868). It was played on a board with 16 pieces. Kunisada incorporates a view from...
Juroku Musashi was a board game which was popular during the Edo period (1603 - 1868). It was played on a board with 16 pieces. Kunisada incorporates a view from the top of the board into the design, forming part of the background of each print in this series. In the foreground a woman adjusts her ornate hair ornaments. The circular cartouche contains a luxurious kimono hanging on a stand.