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.

Chikanobu estate collection - This incredible group of Chikanobu prints just arrived in a recent shipment from Japan. It was purchased complete from the estate collection of a Tokyo collector. This group features a wide variety of Chikanobu's works including some rarer designs as well as prints in very fine condition. Be sure to shop from this amazing collection of Chikanobu prints now being added to our auctions!

Kirifuku: Spritzing to Take out the Wrinkles - Interesting scene from daily life of a woman gently spraying water with her mouth over a kimono to relax the wrinkles. Behind her a young girl holds a small red balloon on a string as the baby in her mother's hands reaches eagerly for the bright toy. The room opens onto a garden with stepping stones leading past a low stone lantern, and a blossoming hydrangea bush at left. A charming design with soft bokashi shading in the sky and vibrant color.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 13" x 9" + margins

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail. Backed with paper. Small crease lower right corner. Please see photos for details. Very nice overall.