Gekkô - Journey of the Emperor
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Ogata Gekkô (1859-1920)

The journey of the emperor in a sedan chair to Oharano, with his entourage.

Title: Miyuki – chapter 29 (The royal outing)

Series: Genji gojûyo-jô (The Tale of Genji in Fifty-Four Chapters)

Signature: Gekkô

Seal: Ogata Gekkô

Publisher: Yokoyama Ryôhachi

Date: Meiji 25 (1892)

Size: Oban, 32,5 x 22 cm (woodblock size)

Very nice impression and colours, with relief printing. Originally mounted. Small weak red colouring at lower right margin, otherwise perfect condition.

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