close up photo
Japanese woodblock print by UTAMARO (1753-1806)
Title: Lovers Yaoya Oshichi and page Kichiza.
Kichiza seated and holding a Natsume(container of green tea powder for tea ceremony) while Oshichi standing behind.
Unsigned
Date: c.1795
Publisher: Mikawaya Rihei
Size: Hashira-e (pillar print), 10.2 cm X 62.3 cm
Condition: Good impression and colors, light horizontal creases and slightly soiled.
Price: U.S.$1,800.