Old Woodblock Print of Courtesans by Kunisada - Edo Period, Ca 1861 Style - Meiping Vase sideboard or statement feature

sideboard or statement feature

They were used in stone havelis - the stylish homes of the wealthy families

The perfect gift

elegantly carved legs

the bronze has developed a beautiful dark patina with subtle variations in colour

Old Woodblock Print of Courtesans by Kunisada - Edo Period, Ca 1861 Style - Meiping Vase sideboard or statement featureThis old Japanese woodblock print is by renowned woodblock print artist Utagawa Kunisada (1786 1864) also known as Toyokuni III. The print is #29 entitled 'Hashidate' from a set entitled 'An Excellent Selection of Thirty six Noted Courtesans (Meigi sanjroku kasen). The inscription on the print states: 'Hashidate, a prostitute, known by her generosity & noble courage.' Dating from 1861 Edo Period these old prints have been reframed by our skilled team