Rabbit and Bear Cub with Kite Surimono

by Edo era artist (not read)

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Rabbit and Bear Cub with Kite Surimono by Edo era artist (not read)

Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Rabbit and Bear Cub with Kite 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 design of a rabbit and a bear cub holding a kite, each dressed in a kimono. The rabbit's fur is delicately embossed, a handsome detail. A charming subject with soft shading along the bottom edge.

Artist - Edo era artist (not read)

Image Size - 8 3/4" x 7 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight toning, a few small spots, a few light creases at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Rabbit and Bear Cub with Kite Surimono by Edo era artist (not read)
Rabbit and Bear Cub with Kite Surimono by Edo era artist (not read)

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