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Eishosai Choki
Beauty and Attendant in Snow
The Ukiyo-e is printed on Echizen kizuki hosho washi (a unique kind of Japanese paper) handmade by Ichibei Iwano, a living national treasure. This makes the vivid colors and the soft, warm textures of woodcut prints come to life.
The women in this print is thought to be Shushiki, a poetess of Edo (Tokyo). While still a small girl she composed a poem about cherry blossoms and fastened it to a brach of a cherry tree in Ueno. The abbot of the temple of Ueno enjoyed the poem and provided her with a litter to travel home. Ont the way home the dutiful daughter let her father take the ride. The design was inspired by this story.
| Print Size (cm) | 39.1 × 25.1 cm |
|---|---|
| Paper | Echizen Kizuki Hosho Washimade by Living National Treasure, Ichibei Iwano |
| Explanation | Japanese and English |
| Delivery time | Product delivery timeWe will ship the order within 7 business days under normal circumstances. |
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