Courtesan with Dragon Obi Kakemono

by Kunisada III Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)

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Courtesan with Dragon Obi Kakemono by Kunisada III Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)

Original Kunisada III Kunisada III (1848 - 1920) Japanese Woodblock Print
Courtesan with Dragon Obi Kakemono

Comments - Handsome kakemono or vertical diptych of an elegantly dressed young courtesan. She wears a pink kimono patterned with precious objects, including a sacred jewel and a magic raincoat that allows the wearer to fly, trimmed with layers of green fabric. Her black obi features a dramatic design of a fierce dragon and swirling clouds. Her hair is adorned with many floral hairpins and a large comb. An attractive beauty portrait.

Artist - Kunisada III Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)

Image Size - 27 3/4" x 9 3/8"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Two attached panels, backed with paper. Small loss, a few cracks, repaired. Toning and creasing. Please see photos for details.

Courtesan with Dragon Obi Kakemono by Kunisada III Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)
Courtesan with Dragon Obi Kakemono by Kunisada III Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)

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