Japanese Print By Shigenobu: Shamisen Player Adjusting Her Hairstyle

Object description :

"Japanese Print By Shigenobu: Shamisen Player Adjusting Her Hairstyle"

Shikishiban
Surmono
Nishiki-e
Ca.1890.

Proof falsely attributed to Hokusai with gold highlights The geisha's favorite instrument, this Bijin is represented kneeling, probably on a zabuton concealed by her clothes, at her side a large ivory plectrum ( bashi or bachi) used to pluck the strings of his instrument.

Price: 250 €

Artist: Shigenobu Yanagawa ( 1787-1832 )
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition

Material: Paper
Width: 185 mm
Height: 210 mm

Reference: 1106328