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Rain Prayer (Komachi), 1855
Woodblock Print
15 x 10
in
Description: A delightful image of a woman bending over at the waist looking into a sake bottle, while two cats play at her feet. An inset depicts the poetess Ono no Komachi, having had her prayers for rain answered, being sheltered by an umbrella held by an attendant
Issued: 1855
Edition: 1855
Condition: very good color and impression with full margins, slight roll at left edge and tiny ink run
Signed: in black brush within cartouche
Sealed: Kiwami
Special Label: Kuniyoshi
Publisher: Mikawa-ya
Series: The Seven Komachi
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