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!

Shichifuku mode: Going to Worship - Attractive portrait of a beauty on her way to worship, pausing to look back after crossing a stone bridge. A few of the men in the crowd behind her bear a striking resemblance to some of the Seven Lucky Gods: The chubby-faced fellow with the purple cap could be Daikoku, while the man waving a red fish from a bamboo pole could be Ebisu. The beauty clutches a fringed shawl over an olive green coat and striped kimono. A charming design with fine bokashi shading and burnishing in the black coat at right.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 13" x 9" + margins

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