Hour of the Tiger: Mori Murasaki of the Kinpei Daikoku in the New Yoshiwara

by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

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Hour of the Tiger: Mori Murasaki of the Kinpei Daikoku in the New Yoshiwara by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

Original Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) Japanese Woodblock Print
Hour of the Tiger: Mori Murasaki of the Kinpei Daikoku in the New Yoshiwara

Series; Secret Pictures of the Twelve Hours

Hour of the Tiger: Mori Murasaki of the Kinpei Daikoku in the New Yoshiwara - Charming portrait of the courtesan Mori Murasaki of the Kinpei Daikoku in the New Yoshiwara, smiling happily as she stands in a doorway during the Hour of the Tiger (from 4 am to 6 am). She wears a red and yellow floral kimono trimmed with a blue print over two red under robes, her other hand holding the outer robe closed. Nicely detailed with embossing on the white kimono collar. An attractive design.

Artist - Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 9 1/4" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Slight toning, soiling, and creasing. Please see photos for details.

Hour of the Tiger: Mori Murasaki of the Kinpei Daikoku in the New Yoshiwara by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)
Hour of the Tiger: Mori Murasaki of the Kinpei Daikoku in the New Yoshiwara by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

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