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Subject:Re: Japanese Woodblock print ID ?
Posted By: Guy Tue, Jun 02, 2015
Wow! Where did you get this print?
This seems to be a genuine 18th century print in splendid condition, designed by Okumura Toshinobu (act. between 1716-1751). It's a 'beni-e' (i.e. a sumizuri-e that was hand-colored with vegetable colors) in 'hosoban' format, probably issued ca. 1720-30s by publisher Komatsuya (either Denshichirō, Denshirō or Kihachi). Signed 'Yamato gakō Okumura Toshinobu hitsu'.
I'm not sure if this is a depiction of a high ranking courtesan making her toilet or an 'onnagata' actor (a kabuki performer of female roles) during his leisure time. Eventually, a detailed image of the circular crest on the sleeve of the robe could provide a more definitive answer about this matter.
Guy.
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