24. SHINSAI  (1764-1820). Sill-life with samisen

24. SHINSAI (1764-1820). Sill-life with samisen

RYŪRYŪKYO SHINSAI  (1764-1820)

Two boxes for musical instruments. The yellow box In the
background contains the body of a samisen. Leaning against the
black case is an assembled samisen and some protective cloth bags.
On the floor a libretto and a bridge for the instrument.

Woodblock colour print with metallic pigments details
Shikishiban surimono, 20,2x17,9 cm
Signed: Shinsai
Four poems by Odoriburi Kichi, Hanasaki’an Yonemori
and Dondontei
Privately published by the Taiko-gawa group of poets
c. 1820

Although there is no series title, other still-life surimono by Shinsai
are known with the drum symbol of the Taiko-gawa depicted with
straw fringes, fern and bitter orange leafs as shown here in the top
right corner.

Illustrated in our catalogue Surimono. Hokusai-Shinsai-Hokkei-Gakutei, 
September 2024, no. 24.

Very good impression and colour, two light small stains on poems

Price: Euro 1900

Status: Reserved



Item: D 414