Japanese Art:Prints:Edo


Hiroshige Japanese Edo Woodblock Print Hundred Poems Poets Tomoe Gozen
item#: 1496683
price: $250.00
Japanese Edo period woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) depicting the 12th century woman warrior Tomoe Gozen galloping on horseback in the snow. A poem by the Emperor Koko Tenno reads: "It is for your sake that I walk the fields in spring, gathering green herbs, while my garments' hanging sleeves are speckled with falling snow." This image is number 15 from the series "Ogura Imitations of One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets" published by Ibaya Senzaburo between 1845-1848. Paper: 13 5/8" x 9 3/8." Good overall condition with margins evident. The print is not backed and no tape stains or tape are on the reverse. There is some fading and typical soiling and wear to the fine paper.

Hiroshige Japanese Edo Woodblock Print Hundred Poems Poets Tomoe Gozen
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