6 mm Watanabe Reprint - This beautiful woodblock was published by the Watanabe Company and bears the important Watanabe round 6 mm seal. These old Watanabe prints are some of the finest woodblock reprints ever done. Watanabe began using the 6 mm seal after World War II ended, and it was in use from 1946 to 1957. These terrific Watanabe reprints are a wonderful way to collect a masterwork from the Edo era at an affordable price.
Comments - Wonderful scene of Fukurokuju, one of Japan's beloved Seven Lucky Gods, smiling as he looks up from a message spread across his lap. He smiles happily as he sits among scattered gold coins, dressed in brocade robes with a black hood covering his elongated head. Two bonsai trees behind him have trunks trained into kanji characters, the money tree at left covered with golden coins. A delightful auspicious image for the New Year.
Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
Image Size - 14 1/2" x 9 1/2" + margins as shown
Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Very slight creasing at edges. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.
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