Series; A Pocket Mirror of Beauties - Six Immortal Poets of the Era
Courtesan with a Sachet - Charming Edo era portrait of a courtesan with a small sachet bag dangling from a string in her mouth. She wears an intricately pattern blue kimono tied with a green and yellow print obi, a blue towel draped over her shoulder. Her hair is adorned with a comb and several hairpins, including one decorated with a duck floating on water currents. The title cartouche takes the form of a pocket mirror attached to a woven cord. A lovely design.
Artist - Eisen (1790 - 1848)
Image Size - 14 7/8" x 10"
Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Vertical fold at right edge. A few small thinning spots, repaired. Slight toning and creasing, slight rubbing at edges. Ink line along top edge of towel. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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