Kawade Shobo Shinsha, The Complete Collection of Ukiyo-e: Supplementary Reproduction Plates

A set of five high-quality reproduction plates of celebrated ukiyo-e prints, issued as supplements to Ukiyo-e Zenshu (The Complete Collection of Ukiyo-e), published by Kawade Shobo Shinsha. Accompanied by explanatory notes on the works. The original prints reproduced in this set are of considerable historical significance.

The finely produced plates reproduce distinguished ukiyo-e works, including examples designated as Important Art Objects in Japan. Depicting Edo-period theaters, kabuki actors and beauties, they retain the distinctive character and atmosphere of the originals.

The generously sized plates are well suited to framing and display, as well as to collections of Japanese art and use as exhibition or research references.

Contents: Five Plates

1. Shishimai (Lion Dance). O-oban format, printed in black ink with hand-applied color. The original is designated an Important Art Object.

2. Shibai-zu (Theater Scene), by Torii Kiyotada. A celebrated depiction of an Edo theater interior. The original is designated an Important Art Object.

3. Naniwaya no Ni Bijin (Two Beauties of the Naniwaya), by Eisho. Hashira-e format, nishiki-e (polychrome woodblock print), depicting the celebrated teahouse beauty Okita.

4. Kamisuki Juro (Juro Combing His Hair), by Torii Kiyomasu. O-oban format, printed in black ink with hand-applied color. The original is designated an Important Art Object.

5. Fukagawa Musume Sanmai-tsuzuki (Fukagawa Girls, a Triptych), by Torii Kiyohiro. Hosoban format, benizuri-e (rose-red printed woodblock print). The original is designated an Important Art Object.

Please refer to the photographs for details.

Dimensions:

Plate sizes vary, including approximately 32 x 57 cm and 64.3 x 12 cm. The set includes large-format plates.

Condition:

Minor age-related wrinkling, light staining along the edges and creases are visible in places. The images remain visually appealing overall, retaining the distinctive aged character of vintage printed material. Please refer to the photographs for a detailed assessment of condition.