Tsukioka Kogyo 1867-1927
Eboshi-ori
- Category
- Japanese | 20th Century
- Series
- Nogaku hyakuban
- Publisher
- Matsuki Heikichi
oban diptych, 52.0 cm × 40.0 cm
Excellent impression, colour and condition. With extensive silver and gold printing.
A scene from the play Eboshi-ori, The Hatmaker. Ushiwaka (later known as the warrior Minamoto Yoshitsune) confronts the brigand Kumasaka Chōhan in front of the ‘ambush’ pine tree. Having been forewarned that he is in danger, a hatmaker offers the young Ushikawa a special headdress to conceal his true identity. Signed Kôgyo with artist’s red seal and Daikokuya fan shaped seal.
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