From the Uchida Publisher Archives - We were fortunate to purchase a wonderful collection of 20th century prints directly from the archives of the Uchida Art Company of Kyoto. The classic 20th century prints offered in our auction from this collection are all first edition prints of various designs released by the Uchida company in the mid-20th century. These first edition prints are unusual to come by in a nice group as they were generally sold off as they were produced. This excellent collection was held back and recently sold from the Uchida archives. These prints are a nice opportunity to collect a lovely 20th century print, or perfect as reasonably priced gifts. Don't miss out on these prints, once they sell out, we won't have them again!

Comments - Handsome portrait of Princess Yaegaki holding a horned magic helmet with a flowing white wig. Intent on delivering the heirloom to her sweetheart, Takeda Katsuyori, to save him from death, she encountered a frozen lake she could not cross. She prayed to the god of the Suwa Shrine, who sent a magic fox to help her across the ice. Here, she dances about with the helmet, which seems to glow against the dark sky around her, smiling as she looks over her shoulder. She wears a white kimono with a beautiful pastel floral pattern, the petals delicately embossed. A striking design with lovely detail, including additional embossing in the white wig and kimono collar, and burnishing in the black hair.

Artist - Sadanobu III (1881 - 1963)

Image Size - 15 5/8" x 10 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - Excellent overall with no issues to report.