Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891)

New Year's offering (Gomauo) and bowls

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Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891)
New Year's offering (Gomauo) and bowls
Signed Zeshin and sealed Shin
Fan painting; ink and color on paper with mica ground
7½ x 19in. (19 x 48.3cm.)
Box inscription by Kimura Tosuke, 1980


Style of Shibata Zeshin (20th Century)
Mortar and pestle in December (Shiwasu kyusho) for making New Year's mochi
Bearing signature Zeshin and seal Shin
Hanging scroll; ink, lacquer and silver leaf on paper
55/8 x 61/8in. (14.2 x 15.6 cm.)
Printed box certificate by Kimura Tosuke, 1981 (2)

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