- Both with various defects outside the image, i.a. foxing and a few tears in margins.
- Some (closed and open) wormholes in image of all three scrolls (partly unobtrusive); all three scrolls w. horizontal creases.
- Scattered faded specks. Possibly a later copy.
AND two others showing mountainous landscapes.
- One scroll w. big wormholes in paper (not affecting image); the other w. a few sm. wormholes; both scrolls borders creased.
Toyohiko, Okamoto (1773-1845). (Xi Wangmu). Kakejiku (hanging scroll), handpainted on paper within dec. silk border, 113x36 cm. (image), 183,5x51,5 cm. (total size), signed Toyohiko w. artist's stamp, rolled on jikugi, in wooden box.
- Image creased.
- Both modern reprints.
AND 4 others, all reprints, i.a. by SHUNSHÔ.
- Cut to the image; weak/ chafed spots near left edge.
Hiroshige (1797-1858). (Higo Province, Gokanoshô). Vertical col. woodcut chuban, signed Hiroshige hitsu.
- Later (20th cent.?) restrike chuban edition.
= Part of the series Rokujûyoshû meisho zue (Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces).
AND ±40 other small Japanese prints, partly taken from e-hon, i.a. by Hiroshige and G. Okuyama.
- With dedication on first free endpaper; each woodcut w. neatly written English translation of the Japanese caption below the print (as in the other copies traced by us). Frontcover loose. Otherwise fine.
= Ikeda Shôen was one of the most promising students of Mizuno Toshikata, but her premature death limited her oeuvre. The present series is remarkable for its use of silverprinting. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE LV.
- One print w. repaired corner.
- One print formerly folded, w. offsetting of colours.
- Right blank margin strengthened.
= From the series Murasame (Collection of woman's manners and customs).
AND 1 other.
- Yellowed.
= Reprint from the ed. 1770.
- Chemise trifle worn in corners; otherwise fine.
= Very fine condition.