Title |
"The Spirit of the Komachi Cherry Tree" ("Komachi-Zakura no Sei") |
Series |
"New Forms of Thirty-Six Ghosts" ("Shinkei Sanjurokkassen") |
Date |
1889 (1902, Second (and only later) Edition) |
Publisher |
Daikoku-ya Heikichi (Tokyo, 1818-1923) |
Carver |
Hori Yu |
Image Size |
8 7/8 x 13 1/8 |
Impression |
Excellent. Skillful "bokashi" shading to cartouche, kimono and background; extensive "gauffrage" pattern to kimono and white collar; visible woodgrain to grey background; very crisp, highly detailed carving; two-color cartouche. |
Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors. Retains original album backing; wide margins. (No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
Stevenson's "Yoshitoshi's Thirty-Six Ghosts" pl #8, pg 34; Ronin Gallery pl #8, pg 4. |
Comments |
Hauntingly beautiful. Just as Kuronushi was about to cut down the cherry tree, the tree's spirit appeared before him as an enchanting courtesan named Kurozome. |
Item # |
CG-864 |
Price |
$950 (Reserved) |