Noh Mask and Fan Surimono

by Edo era artist (not read)

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Noh Mask and Fan Surimono by Edo era artist (not read)

Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Noh Mask and Fan Surimono

Surimono - Surimono are an exclusive subcategory of Japanese woodblock prints. Poetry clubs commissioned these designs for distribution to a small audience of members, most often as New Year's greetings. These privately published images included a wonderful range of subjects and lavish printing techniques such as embossing, burnishing, and metallic pigments. Since surimono were not sold commercially, the print runs were very small and original Edo era surimono are incredibly rare in the market today. Many high-quality reprints of these great designs were published during the Meiji era.

A Special 1931 Group - These lovely prints come from a series of fifty classic surimono designs reprinted by the publisher Daito in 1931. Like the originals, many include deluxe embellishments, like embossing and metallic pigments. These fascinating and beautifully printed images continue to delight collectors today.

Comments - Attractive surimono of a Noh theater mask of the character Okina and a folding fan with a beautiful image of a heron in a pine tree. A nice soft color palette with delicate embossed detail.

Artist - Edo era artist (not read)

Image Size - 8 3/4" x 8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Toning, slight soiling, a few spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Noh Mask and Fan Surimono by Edo era artist (not read)
Noh Mask and Fan Surimono by Edo era artist (not read)

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