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286 | SHUNKOSAI HOKUSHU: A RARE
DIPTYCH COLOR WOODBLOCK
PRINT OF NIKKI DANJO AS A RAT
By Shunkosai Hokushu (active 1810-1832)
Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

The print depicts a scene from the kabuki play
Meiboku Sendai Hagi, which involves the evil
retainer Nikki Danjo, an example of the jitsuaku
role type, using occult powers as he plots to
overthrow his lord. Nikki Danjo has turned into
a giant rat and stolen a precious scroll, which he
holds in his mouth, while a servant tries to attack
him. The other figure to the left shows Nikki Danjo
in his true human form. Framed behind glass.
Oban SIZE 37.5 x 51.0 cm,
SIZE incl. frame 51.3 x 64.0 cm
Condition: Good condition with good color and
impression with minor creasing and little staining.
Provenance: French private collection.
Estimate EUR 1,000
Starting price EUR 500

287 | A LARGE COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINT
OF A MAP OF OLD EDO (TOKYO)

Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
SIZE 80 x 92.5 cm
A color woodblock print of a map of Edo. It illustrates important Condition: Good age-related condition, modest staining and worm
temples, shrines, lands of feudal lords and other public sites. The holes, creases and damages to fold intersections.
imperial palace stands out as the centerpiece of the map and the Provenance: Old Austrian private collection, acquired in Japan.
river and old canals flow into the harbor, which is finely decorated
with boats in a rippling sea. All calligraphy lettered with individual Estimate EUR 1,000
streets and other names. Framed behind glass. Starting price EUR 500

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