1883 Wood Engraving Japanese Poet Koto Hokkei Hokusai Japanese Ukiyoe Edo LAJ1 XGTA4 duchess and mistress to Louis

duchess and mistress to Louis XIV

Keywords specific to this image: Ralph Bingham

This is an original 1910 halftone print of the busy downtown district of Copenhagen

This is an original 1895 black and white print ad for Balsamic Cleanser and Antiseptic from Packer's Tar Soap

There is a small area in the top left corner with some light surface rub

1883 Wood Engraving Japanese Poet Koto Hokkei Hokusai Japanese Ukiyoe Edo LAJ1 XGTA4 duchess and mistress to LouisThis is an original 1883 black and white wood engraving of ukiyo e or wood block print depicting a poet playing the Japanese stringed instrument, the koto by Totoya Hokkei, prominent student of famous Japanese ukiyo e artist Hokusai. Hokkei rose to prominence as a favored artist of the style after years of working as a fish monger. CONDITION This 128+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears.