Shuntei -- "Puppet"

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Artist Shuntei MIYAGAWA (1873-1914)
Title "Puppet" (given name)
Date 1896
Series "Twenty-four Children's Games" ("Konodo Fuzoku")
Publisher Matsuki Heikichi
Seal, Carver/Printer na
Image Size 8 1/4 x 12 1/2 with full margins
Impression Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; "gauffrage" to title cartouche; burnishing to black kimono; and highly detailed carving.
Condition Excellent. Strong colors. (Few tiny marks--otherwise flawless.) Retains original album backing.
Reference/Illus na
Comments Colorful and darling image.
Item # BG-50
Price $175 (Sold)