Household Ancestor Shrine, circa 1930s

by Shin-hanga & Modern artist (not read)

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Household Ancestor Shrine, circa 1930s by Shin-hanga & Modern artist (not read)

Original Shin-hanga & Modern artist (not read) Japanese Woodblock Print
Household Ancestor Shrine, circa 1930s

Series; Thirty Great Modern Loyalists

Thirty Great Modern Loyalists - This interesting shin-hanga series features portraits of noted Japanese loyalists by several different artists. All include an embossed seal in the margin reading "Kinno Bunka Shinko-kai" or "Association of True Imperial Culture," which may have commissioned the series. Some, but not all, of the prints have an embossed Watanabe Publisher "F" seal in the margin, so the series likely dates circa 1934 - 1941, although it is not known if Watanabe published all the designs in the group. We have seen very few examples from this series before. An unusual series, beautifully printed.

Household Ancestor Shrine, circa 1930s - Intriguing image of a samurai standing before a household shrine, angrily waving a riding crop above his head. He has knocked over the ancestor tablet on the altar, along with a blue and white porcelain cup from an offering, an incredibly disrespectful action. A large figure of the ancestor sits in a niche, dressed in formal robes and court cap. The house is elegantly decorated with lacquered wall panels and fine cloth hangings around the niche. A fascinating subject, nicely detailed and colored.

Sealed - Embossed "Kinno Bunka Shinko-kai" seal in right margin (Association of True Imperial Culture)

Artist - Shin-hanga & Modern artist (not read)

Image Size - 9 1/2" x 14 1/4" + margins as shown

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

Household Ancestor Shrine, circa 1930s by Shin-hanga & Modern artist (not read)
Household Ancestor Shrine, circa 1930s by Shin-hanga & Modern artist (not read)

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