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!

Fue Fuku: Playing the Flute - Lovely night scene of beauties relaxing in a garden. One woman sits on a bamboo bench playing a flute as her companion watches. The standing beauty wears a pale gray kimono patterned with fan-shaped leaves, a round fan in her hand. Blossoming irises in purple and yellow fill the garden beneath softly glowing lamps. Misty clouds drift across the full moon, and the lights shoji windows of the building at left cast a rosy pink glow. Beautiful color and detail in this attractive summer design.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 13" x 9" + margins

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