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Antique Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock Colored Print Actor Book Peddler Edo Period
Antique Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock Colored Print Actor Book Peddler Edo Period
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18.5" by 14.5".
An Edo Period booklender ("Nidaime Sanjô Kantarô" by Nishimura Shigenaga, ca.1716-36)
Artwork Type: Authentic antique Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e), likely a hand-coloured hosoban.
Subject: Depicts a Kabuki actor in character as an itinerant street peddler, carrying a large trunk of goods on his back. The specific actor may be Yamashita Kinsaku I as a book peddler or similar.
Goods Sold: The vendor is selling komamono ("little things"), which were toilette articles and accessories like combs, lip rouge, and hair extensions.
Artist/Period: Attributed to an artist from the early Edo period (circa 1720s-1740s), possibly Nishimura Shigenaga or Okumura Toshinobu.
Condition: As pictured. The print shows typical age-related wear, potential fading, and minor imperfections consistent with its age. Please review all images carefully.
Historical Significance: Hand-coloured prints of street peddlers were popular among collectors and offer a fascinating glimpse into daily life and popular theatre of the Edo period.
This piece is a genuine historical artifact, perfect for collectors of Japanese art and ukiyo-e prints.
