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HIROSHIGE, Utagawa (1797 - 1858)

'The Seven Gods of Good Luck'

Signed:                  Hiroshige ga Publisher:             Sano-ya Kihei ('Kikakudo') Censor's seal:      Tanaka (Tanaka Heijiro) Date:                      1843-45 Size:                       vertical oban diptych mounted on a silk-scroll                                 print size: 80 x 24. 5 cms / c. 31 1/2" x 9 1/2"                                 overall scroll size: 132 x 30. 5 cms / c. 52" x 12" Condition: Fine impression and color; very slight crease marks (usual with prints mounted on scrolls), else very good general condition. ref. no.:              # 601866 Price:                 € 1,250.00 The Seven Lucky Gods on board a sailship. The turtle at botton and the crane at top are further symbols of good luck and a prosperous life.    previous page                                 view print