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A Set of Six Bust Portraits of Beauties - Jidai Kagami (Mirror of the Ages)

Creator: Yoshu Chikanobu
Offered by: Shapero Gallery

Description
A Set of Six oban tate-e woodblock prints of okubi-e (bust portraits) of beauties, titled Jidai kagami (Mirror of the Ages), documenting the fashions of former times (from the Keicho to the Meiji era) in chronological order, each sheet with a beautiful woman in sumptuous costume depicted at the lower section and a rectangular panel at the top which makes a reference to the era, some sheets with lacquer and embossed details, published by Matsuki Heikichi, variously dated Meiji 29, 30 and 31 (1896-8), all signed Yoshu Chikanobu. Each sheet approx. 36cm x 23.7cm (14 1/8in x 9 3/8in). Framed and glazed: 40 by 29cm.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	woodcut
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	91693
Incollect Reference #:	313869

Dimensions

W.	11.42 in;	H.	15.75 in;	D.	0.08 in;
W.	29 cm;	H.	40 cm;	D.	0.2 cm;

Message from Seller:

Shapero Gallery Located in the heart of Mayfair, London, Shapero Gallery specializes in prints and original works on paper, ranging from antique prints to modern pochoir plates and photography. For inquiries, contact us at +44.207.493.0876 or gallery@shapero.com.