Puppet on a Stage Surimono

by 19th century artist (not read)

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Puppet on a Stage Surimono by 19th century artist (not read)

Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Puppet on a Stage Surimono

Surimono - Surimono are an exclusive subcategory of Japanese woodblock prints. Poetry clubs commissioned these designs for distribution to a small audience of members, most often as New Year's greetings. These privately published images included a wonderful range of subjects and lavish printing techniques such as embossing, burnishing, and metallic pigments. Since surimono were not sold commercially, the print runs were very small and original Edo era surimono are incredibly rare in the market today. Many high-quality reprints of these great designs were published during the Meiji era.

A Special 1931 Group - These lovely prints come from a series of fifty classic surimono designs reprinted by the publisher Daito in 1931. Like the originals, many include deluxe embellishments, like embossing and metallic pigments. These fascinating and beautifully printed images continue to delight collectors today.

Comments - A terrific surimono print design of a sambaso dancer puppet on an elaborate portable stage. Stunning, unique piece with excellent detail. Includes delicate embossing in the white design on the blue curtain.

Artist - 19th century artist (not read)

Image Size - 9 1/2" x 7 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Slight paper remnants or thinning on reverse at edges from previous folio mounting. Light toning. Most prints have slight soiling or a few small spots, a few have slight creasing near edges. Please see photos for a sense of individual condition. Generally in good condition overall.

Puppet on a Stage Surimono by 19th century artist (not read)
Puppet on a Stage Surimono by 19th century artist (not read)

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