飛鳥山の花見 · 江戸の名所48選 · HIROSHIGE II - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)
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Original Hiroshige II woodblock print, Edo Meisho Shijūhakkei number 13, Cherry-blossom Viewing at Asukayama, published by Tsutaya Kichizō in 1861, a chūban tate-e of 25 × 17 cm, in excellent condition.
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Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige II 二代歌川広重 (1826–1869)
Title: Asukayama hanami 飛鳥山花見, Cherry Blossom Viewing at Asukayama (No. 13)
Series: Edo meisho shijūhakkei 江戸名所四十八景 — Forty-eight Famous Views of Edo
Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizō 蔦屋吉蔵 (Tsutakichi seal, right margin)
Date: 1861 (Bunkyū 1 / Man'en 2)
Format: Chūban tate-e, 25 × 17 cm
Technique: Woodblock print (nishiki-e), ink and colour on paper
Signature: Hiroshige ga 廣重画, in a blue tanzaku cartouche at lower right
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CONDITION
Excellent impression and condition, minor trimming on the margins. The paper is firm and subtle. Please check the images!
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ABOUT THE PRINT
Asukayama, a low hill north of Edo near Ōji, was the city's great cherry-blossom destination. In the early 1720s the eighth shōgun, Tokugawa Yoshimune, had more than a thousand cherry trees planted there and opened the hill to the public. Unlike many other blossom sites around Edo, Asukayama allowed townspeople to eat, drink and celebrate under the trees, and in spring it filled with picnic parties, entertainers and teahouse stalls. A favourite amusement was kawarake-nage, throwing small unglazed clay discs from the hilltop for luck.
In 1737 a large stone monument was set up on the hill, recording its history in classical Chinese composed by the Confucian scholar Narushima Dōchiku. The text was famously difficult to read, and the stone became a running joke among Edo visitors. The site kept its role after the end of the shogunate: in 1873 Asukayama was named one of Tokyo's first public parks, and it remains a popular hanami spot today.
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ABOUT THE SERIES
Edo Meisho Shijūhakkei is a complete set of forty-eight chūban sheets, each pairing one of Edo's famous places with the seasonal feature it was known for; the publisher's seal and the censor's seal alternate from sheet to sheet, and two printing dates are documented — the twelfth month of Man'en 1 (1860) and the first month of Bunkyū 1 (1861). The publisher was Kōeidō, Tsutaya Kichizō.
Hiroshige II — born Suzuki Chinpei, pupil and adopted son-in-law of the first Hiroshige — inherited the name in 1858 and, with it, the obligation to keep the studio's famous-places line running. This set belongs to the very last years of Edo: within seven years of its publication the city had a new name and a new government, and the pleasure districts it records were about to change beyond recognition. The chūban format made them affordable souvenirs at the time, which is precisely why they now read as an unusually candid record of where townspeople actually went.
Seller's Story
I've been collecting Japanese woodblock prints for quite a while now — everything from classic ukiyo-e to shin-hanga and sōsaku-hanga. What started as a personal passion eventually turned into something more, and these days I source prints from auctions, galleries, and private collections across Japan and Europe.
With growing worldwide interest in Japanese woodblock prints, gallery prices have been climbing steadily. My goal is simple: offer high-quality, authentic prints at reasonable prices. I'm picky about what I sell — I look for pieces that have been stored properly, kept flat, and are free from serious foxing, stains, or damage.
I'm based in Germany, which means EU buyers won't deal with any import duties or taxes. For US buyers, original artworks under HS code 9702 are duty-free as well. And wherever you are, I pack everything carefully with multiple layers of protection so your print arrives safely.
If you have questions about a piece, just reach out. You will get access to contact me once you've won an item from my lots.
Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige II 二代歌川広重 (1826–1869)
Title: Asukayama hanami 飛鳥山花見, Cherry Blossom Viewing at Asukayama (No. 13)
Series: Edo meisho shijūhakkei 江戸名所四十八景 — Forty-eight Famous Views of Edo
Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizō 蔦屋吉蔵 (Tsutakichi seal, right margin)
Date: 1861 (Bunkyū 1 / Man'en 2)
Format: Chūban tate-e, 25 × 17 cm
Technique: Woodblock print (nishiki-e), ink and colour on paper
Signature: Hiroshige ga 廣重画, in a blue tanzaku cartouche at lower right
__________________________________________________________________
CONDITION
Excellent impression and condition, minor trimming on the margins. The paper is firm and subtle. Please check the images!
__________________________________________________________________
ABOUT THE PRINT
Asukayama, a low hill north of Edo near Ōji, was the city's great cherry-blossom destination. In the early 1720s the eighth shōgun, Tokugawa Yoshimune, had more than a thousand cherry trees planted there and opened the hill to the public. Unlike many other blossom sites around Edo, Asukayama allowed townspeople to eat, drink and celebrate under the trees, and in spring it filled with picnic parties, entertainers and teahouse stalls. A favourite amusement was kawarake-nage, throwing small unglazed clay discs from the hilltop for luck.
In 1737 a large stone monument was set up on the hill, recording its history in classical Chinese composed by the Confucian scholar Narushima Dōchiku. The text was famously difficult to read, and the stone became a running joke among Edo visitors. The site kept its role after the end of the shogunate: in 1873 Asukayama was named one of Tokyo's first public parks, and it remains a popular hanami spot today.
__________________________________________________________________
ABOUT THE SERIES
Edo Meisho Shijūhakkei is a complete set of forty-eight chūban sheets, each pairing one of Edo's famous places with the seasonal feature it was known for; the publisher's seal and the censor's seal alternate from sheet to sheet, and two printing dates are documented — the twelfth month of Man'en 1 (1860) and the first month of Bunkyū 1 (1861). The publisher was Kōeidō, Tsutaya Kichizō.
Hiroshige II — born Suzuki Chinpei, pupil and adopted son-in-law of the first Hiroshige — inherited the name in 1858 and, with it, the obligation to keep the studio's famous-places line running. This set belongs to the very last years of Edo: within seven years of its publication the city had a new name and a new government, and the pleasure districts it records were about to change beyond recognition. The chūban format made them affordable souvenirs at the time, which is precisely why they now read as an unusually candid record of where townspeople actually went.
Seller's Story
I've been collecting Japanese woodblock prints for quite a while now — everything from classic ukiyo-e to shin-hanga and sōsaku-hanga. What started as a personal passion eventually turned into something more, and these days I source prints from auctions, galleries, and private collections across Japan and Europe.
With growing worldwide interest in Japanese woodblock prints, gallery prices have been climbing steadily. My goal is simple: offer high-quality, authentic prints at reasonable prices. I'm picky about what I sell — I look for pieces that have been stored properly, kept flat, and are free from serious foxing, stains, or damage.
I'm based in Germany, which means EU buyers won't deal with any import duties or taxes. For US buyers, original artworks under HS code 9702 are duty-free as well. And wherever you are, I pack everything carefully with multiple layers of protection so your print arrives safely.
If you have questions about a piece, just reach out. You will get access to contact me once you've won an item from my lots.
Details
王朝様式/時代
Edo Period (1600-1868)
アイテム数
1
原産国
Japan
帰属
Original
作品タイトル
Cherry-blossom Viewing at Asuka Hill · 48 FAMOUS VIEWS OF EDO · HIROSHIGE II
コンディション
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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