The Japan Print GalleryArtist: Kunisada (Magicians) Date: January 1864
Size/Format: Oban Tate-e (14.5 by 9.75 ins)
Description: From the series, Toyokuni kigo kijutsu kurabe. The actor Bando Hikozaburo V in the role of Kazama Hachiro.
Series: A Contest of Magic Scenes
Impression: Fine, with strong visible wood-grain
Notes: From the 'de-luxe' first state printing. For this series, the publisher used the finest materials, thick hosho paper and specially mixed inks. The printing quality is extraordinary and incorporates raised printing, burnishing, metallic embellishment, mica and gofun. The effect is quite breathtaking and imparts an almost three-dimensional quality to the images. Price on application.
Price: £1100 - 2,138 USD