"Raijin (Raiden), the Thunder God, dropping drumstick and bearing love-letter to courtesan" - Suzuki Haranobu (1724-1770) - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

Selected by Giovanni Bottero

Original woodblock reprint by Suzuki Haranobu (1724-1770) - "Raijin (Raiden), the Thunder God, dropping drumstick and bearing love-letter to courtesan" - Japan - ca. 1900 Raijin (Raiden), the Thunder God, dropping drumstick and bearing love-letter to courtesan, she and young attendant (kamuro) both holding hands over ears on veranda. Original was about 1767–68 (Meiwa 4–5) Signed "Suzuki Harunobu ga" On a Japanese washi paper, in reasonable condition. Colors in fair condition, a bit faded. Discoloration due to former framing along margins. Professionally enhanced thin area at top. Size is 44.2x 9.0cm (hashiri-bon). Original in collection of MFA Boston, see: https://collections.mfa.org/objects/232347 Will be sent acid-free protected, under heavy card-boards, fully insured.

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"Raijin (Raiden), the Thunder God, dropping drumstick and bearing love-letter to courtesan" - Suzuki Haranobu (1724-1770) - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

Original woodblock reprint by Suzuki Haranobu (1724-1770) - "Raijin (Raiden), the Thunder God, dropping drumstick and bearing love-letter to courtesan" - Japan - ca. 1900

Raijin (Raiden), the Thunder God, dropping drumstick and bearing love-letter to courtesan, she and young attendant (kamuro) both holding hands over ears on veranda.

Original was about 1767–68 (Meiwa 4–5)

Signed "Suzuki Harunobu ga"

On a Japanese washi paper, in reasonable condition. Colors in fair condition, a bit faded.
Discoloration due to former framing along margins. Professionally enhanced thin area at top.

Size is 44.2x 9.0cm (hashiri-bon).

Original in collection of MFA Boston, see: https://collections.mfa.org/objects/232347

Will be sent acid-free protected, under heavy card-boards, fully insured.

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"Raijin (Raiden), the Thunder God, dropping drumstick and bearing love-letter to courtesan" - Suzuki Haranobu (1724-1770) - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

Selected by Giovanni Bottero

"Raijin (Raiden), the Thunder God, dropping drumstick and bearing love-letter to courtesan" - Suzuki Haranobu (1724-1770) - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)