Early Edo Woodblocks - Handsome design from a group of early Edo era woodblocks by 18th and 19th century master artists such as Hokusai, Eizan, Eisen, Toyokuni I, and others. This terrific selection of illustrations includes beauties, kabuki portraits, and scenes from everyday life, depicting traditional tales and novels, as well as the new "floating world," in wonderful detail. This is a terrific offering of classic, early designs, and a wonderful opportunity to add a work by a renowned ukiyo-e artist to any collection.

Lucky Things That Start with Syllable Fu - The childlike figures in this print are styled after the traditional China dolls known as "fukusuke," which are considered lucky. The girl is called Fukujo and the boy is Fukusuke. A few of the lucky things that start with "fu" in the picture are the writing brush (fude) and Mt. Fuji on the scroll at the top.

Artist - Toyokuni II (1777 - 1835)

Image Size - 14 3/8" x 9 1/4"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Horizontal and vertical folds. Small loss and thinning, repaired. Traces of writing at both sides. Creasing, soiling, rubbing. Please see photos for details.