Mokaribune (The Algae-Harvesting Boat) - With signature Ippō 一鳳 - Silk - Mori Ippou (1798-1871) - Japan - Late Edo period
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Mokaribune (The Algae-Harvesting Boat) by Mori Ippou (1798–1871), a late Edo period Japanese silk ink on silk work measuring 177.5 cm high by 38.8 cm wide with wooden roller ends, signed Ippō, in fair condition with burns, stains and wrinkles on the paper and mounting.
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Mokaribune:藻刈舟 (The Algae-Harvesting Boat)
The motif known as “Mokaribune” became a symbolic subject associated with the artist Ippō.
The image depicts “Ippō cutting river algae,” which forms a pun in Japanese:
“藻を刈る一鳳（mo o karu Ippō）” sounds like “儲かる一方（mōkaru ippō）,” meaning “profits keep increasing.”
Because of this auspicious wordplay, the design became popular among Osaka merchants as a charm for prosperity in business.
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Setting weight
This piece weighs 0.7 kg and will be shipped in 80 size.
Material
Ink, Pale Japanese pigments on silk
Size
Overall: vertical 177.5㎝ × width 38.8㎝（69.88 in × 15.27 in）＊width does not include roller ends.
(the work: vertical 97㎝ × width 28.3㎝（38.19 in × 11.14 in）)
Condition
・There are burns, stains, wrinkles on the Japanese paper on the back of the cover.
・There are burns, stains, wrinkles on the image.
・There are burns, stains, wrinkles, warp in the mounting.
Remarks
・Roller ends are Wooden.
・There is no signature on the box.
Materials for mounting
All of them are made of silk.
Other
There is a note about shipping restrictions and VAT. Please check before purchase.
There may be a slight difference in color between the photo and the actual product.
Notes on Shipping
【Important Notice Regarding Shipping to the United States】
Due to recent changes in U.S. customs and import regulations, we have been forced to switch to a different shipping carrier exclusively for shipments to the United States.
As a result, free shipping is no longer available for U.S. orders, and shipping costs may be significantly higher compared to other countries.
Please note that if EMS shipping to the United States becomes available again in the future, we may return to our regular, lower shipping rates.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and greatly appreciate your understanding.
(Especially for Customers in Italy)
We generally ship by EMS from Japan.
Recently, there has been an increase in cases where packages shipped to Italy have experienced delays or difficulties reaching customers due to strict customs procedures.
As a result, please be aware that delivery to Italy may take several weeks to about one month.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but we kindly ask that you regularly check the tracking number (along with your postal code) on the website of your local postal service to monitor the status of your shipment.
In some cases, it may also be necessary to contact your local delivery company directly.
In addition, if you are a new customer in Italy, we kindly ask that you provide your codice fiscale via chat after placing your order.
Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.
Biography
Mori Ippou (1798-1871)
Tenth year of Kansei (1798) - Fourth year of Meiji (1871)
Painter of the Maruyama School in the late Edo period. Born in Osaka.
His name was Takayuki.
His nickname was Shikou,Shikou.
His alias is Bunpei.
Studied under Mori Tetsuzan, and was later adopted and succeeded to the Mori school.
He was active in the Osaka art world. He also served the Hosokawa family, lord of the Kumamoto domain in Higo.
He was 74 years old.
Mokaribune:藻刈舟 (The Algae-Harvesting Boat)
The motif known as “Mokaribune” became a symbolic subject associated with the artist Ippō.
The image depicts “Ippō cutting river algae,” which forms a pun in Japanese:
“藻を刈る一鳳（mo o karu Ippō）” sounds like “儲かる一方（mōkaru ippō）,” meaning “profits keep increasing.”
Because of this auspicious wordplay, the design became popular among Osaka merchants as a charm for prosperity in business.
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Setting weight
This piece weighs 0.7 kg and will be shipped in 80 size.
Material
Ink, Pale Japanese pigments on silk
Size
Overall: vertical 177.5㎝ × width 38.8㎝（69.88 in × 15.27 in）＊width does not include roller ends.
(the work: vertical 97㎝ × width 28.3㎝（38.19 in × 11.14 in）)
Condition
・There are burns, stains, wrinkles on the Japanese paper on the back of the cover.
・There are burns, stains, wrinkles on the image.
・There are burns, stains, wrinkles, warp in the mounting.
Remarks
・Roller ends are Wooden.
・There is no signature on the box.
Materials for mounting
All of them are made of silk.
Other
There is a note about shipping restrictions and VAT. Please check before purchase.
There may be a slight difference in color between the photo and the actual product.
Notes on Shipping
【Important Notice Regarding Shipping to the United States】
Due to recent changes in U.S. customs and import regulations, we have been forced to switch to a different shipping carrier exclusively for shipments to the United States.
As a result, free shipping is no longer available for U.S. orders, and shipping costs may be significantly higher compared to other countries.
Please note that if EMS shipping to the United States becomes available again in the future, we may return to our regular, lower shipping rates.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and greatly appreciate your understanding.
(Especially for Customers in Italy)
We generally ship by EMS from Japan.
Recently, there has been an increase in cases where packages shipped to Italy have experienced delays or difficulties reaching customers due to strict customs procedures.
As a result, please be aware that delivery to Italy may take several weeks to about one month.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but we kindly ask that you regularly check the tracking number (along with your postal code) on the website of your local postal service to monitor the status of your shipment.
In some cases, it may also be necessary to contact your local delivery company directly.
In addition, if you are a new customer in Italy, we kindly ask that you provide your codice fiscale via chat after placing your order.
Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.
Biography
Mori Ippou (1798-1871)
Tenth year of Kansei (1798) - Fourth year of Meiji (1871)
Painter of the Maruyama School in the late Edo period. Born in Osaka.
His name was Takayuki.
His nickname was Shikou,Shikou.
His alias is Bunpei.
Studied under Mori Tetsuzan, and was later adopted and succeeded to the Mori school.
He was active in the Osaka art world. He also served the Hosokawa family, lord of the Kumamoto domain in Higo.
He was 74 years old.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Late Edo period
No. of items
1
Artist
Mori Ippou (1798-1871)
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Silk
Height
177.5 cm
Width
38.8 cm
Title of artwork
Mokaribune (The Algae-Harvesting Boat) - With signature Ippō 一鳳
Condition
Fair condition
