Yashu, Snow at Sano, Saimyo-ji, Sano Genzaemon and His Wife Shirotae, No. 32

by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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Yashu, Snow at Sano, Saimyo-ji, Sano Genzaemon and His Wife Shirotae, No. 32 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Original Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Japanese Woodblock Print
Yashu, Snow at Sano, Saimyo-ji, Sano Genzaemon and His Wife Shirotae, No. 32

Series; Snow, Moon, Flowers

Yashu, Snow at Sano, Saimyo-ji, Sano Genzaemon and His Wife Shirotae, No. 32 - Intriguing scene of a Buddhist monk arriving unexpectedly at the rather shabby home of Sano Genzaemon Tsuneyo in Yashu, the former Lord of Sano who was now impoverished. The poor man and his wife treated the surprise visitor with as much honor as they could, even burning Tsuneyo's prized bonsai trees to cook a meal for him. The monk was actually the retired regent Hojo Tokiyori, who was disguised during an intelligence gathering mission. When Tokiyori later issued a call for daimyo to assemble at Kamakura, Tsuneyo reported with his rusty armor and broken down horse, and was recognized by Tokiyori. As a reward for his generous treatment, Tokiyori returned Tsuneyo's lands and gave him three estates, one for each of his trees that burned. The inset above shows Tsuneyo's poor starving horse in his stable. A beautifully detailed illustration of this story. Includes a dusting of mica across the top of the sky.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 12 3/4" x 8 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Faint stain at edge, a couple small stains in subject. Please see photos for details.

Yashu, Snow at Sano, Saimyo-ji, Sano Genzaemon and His Wife Shirotae, No. 32 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
Yashu, Snow at Sano, Saimyo-ji, Sano Genzaemon and His Wife Shirotae, No. 32 by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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