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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.



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