Surimono - Surimono are an exclusive subcategory of Japanese woodblock prints. Poetry clubs commissioned these designs for distribution to a small audience of members, most often as New Year's greetings. These privately published images included a wonderful range of subjects and lavish printing techniques such as embossing, burnishing, and metallic pigments. Since surimono were not sold commercially, the print runs were very small and original Edo era surimono are incredibly rare in the market today. These fine quality suriomono reprints offer a great way to collect these classic designs at an affordable price.

Yanagiyadai Restaurant, Odaharacho, Surimono - Handsome surimono of a large tai fish or sea bream and a lobster representing the Yanagiyadai Restaurant in Odaharacho. This design comes from a surimono series depicting famous products of Edo, commissioned by the Gogawa Club. Wonderful embossed scales on the fish's belly, and embossed lines on the lobster's back. A great subject seldom seen in reprint.

Artist - Hokkei (1780 - 1850)

Image Size - 8 1/4" x 7 1/8"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Backed with paper. Slight toning and soiling, a couple light creases and small spots. Please see photos for details.