Eastern Customs: Enumerated Blessings - Attractive image from a Chikanobu series published from about 1887 to 1890. These charming scenes illustrate words that include the syllable fuku (or huku), which has many different meanings, but the primary meaning is blessing or good fortune. Women, children, and families are shown in daily life, playing games, enjoying different traditions, and celebrating festivals and events. Beautifully drawn with fine detail and vibrant color, these lovely Chikanobu designs offer a wonderful look at life in Japan during the Meiji era. A rarely seen series and a nice choice for a collector.

Fukujin: God of Good Fortune - Charming design of a mother and daughter carrying trays of offerings to place before a statue of Daikoku, one of Japan's Seven Lucky Gods or Gods of Good Fortune. The wooden statue rests on a household altar in a niche at left, the lucky god smiling and holding a magic mallet as he stands atop two large bales of rice. An attractive image with lovely color and detail in the kimono fabrics and household furnishings. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has this image in its collection.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 9" x 13" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Some wrinkling and soiling at edges. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.