Utagawa Kunisada (1786–1865)
Toothbrush Holder (Yojisashi), from the series Sixteen Musashi's (Juroku musashi no uchi), 1861, 11th month
Woodblock print
Vertical oban:
37.7 x 25.5 cm.
14 7/8 x 10 1/8 in.
37.7 x 25.5 cm.
14 7/8 x 10 1/8 in.
Signed: Kio Toyokuni hitsu (drawn by Toyokuni, old with happiness)
Sealed: aratame (certified) and date seal Cock 11 (November 1861)
Publisher: Hirokaya Kosuke (Kikujudo, Eisendo)
Sealed: aratame (certified) and date seal Cock 11 (November 1861)
Publisher: Hirokaya Kosuke (Kikujudo, Eisendo)
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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 is a woman inserting a toothbrush into a pouch.