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Subject:Framing tips for ehon washi?
Posted By: Endre Tue, Oct 17, 2017 IP: 2602:306:c51c:e200:f I picked one up and was hoping someone had some tips about framing this. It is extremely fragile and I would like to keep the text on the lower right corner visible. It has already been seamed together and there appears to be a repair to the lower right corner. Also, if anyone knows what ehon this was from, I would appreciate it. I looked through all that I could find on the Met website and elsewhere, I couldn't find it. It looks like Hokusai school from what I have seen. Though the woman I bought it from is Japanese, she couldn't give me too much information. She did state that it had something to do with karaki ueno brother of sakurai and murder revenge. The last piece I was going to frame turned out to be a likely reproduction, so Im hoping this one is a period piece. I only paid a dollar for the fake, but I paid a little more for this one, and it has me suspicious a little. Either way I don't want to spend more to frame it than it's value after framing. Thanks to anyone who has any suggestions |
Subject:Re: Framing tips for ehon washi?
Posted By: mikeoz Wed, Oct 18, 2017 Your images here are upside down, despite the unfortunate pose of the bald-headed man. The text square should bottom right. |
Subject:Re: Framing tips for ehon washi?
Posted By: Endre Wed, Oct 18, 2017 Not upside down on my screen. Any framing advice? |
Subject:Re: Framing tips for ehon washi?
Posted By: Endre Wed, Oct 18, 2017 Mikoz, I see what you mean now. I am viewing simultaneously on my phone and tablet. On the phone it is upside down, but on the tablet it is right side up. Very strange, I think that happened before on a different post. |
Subject:Re: Framing tips for ehon washi?
Posted By: I. Nagy Wed, Oct 18, 2017 The text reads, |
Subject:Re: Framing tips for ehon washi?
Posted By: Endre Thu, Oct 19, 2017 Thank you so much, I.Nagy, for the accurate translation! Now I know for sure that this can be no older than Meiji 1. And also, thank you for your time in attempting to find information about the mentioned names. No matter the value, I will need to have this professionally framed, as I believe a home frame up will not be suitable. I think it will look ok floating. Thank you again, I truly appreciate it. |
Subject:Re: Framing tips for ehon washi?
Posted By: Stan Thu, Oct 19, 2017 Here are a few Hokusai ehon pages for comparison. |
Subject:Re: Framing tips for ehon washi?
Posted By: Endre Sat, Oct 21, 2017 Thanks for sharing these images Stan. Very nice! He is definitely in a class of his own. I understand he had many students, and I'm trying to get my eyes on as many as possible to try and find who may have made this one. I was thinking that it is a scene from the battle of Ueno, but it crossed my mind that I see no imperial soldiers. So, I'm just as confused as ever. I know Hokusai was deceased prior to that battle, so I ruled him out. I.Nagy try to look up the names and was unable to find info, so I don't know, maybe it is from a work of fiction. I do think that it may have been produced by someone in Tokyo, maybe one of his students. I look forward to hear yours, or anyone's thoughts. Thanks again for the reply |
Subject:Re: Framing tips for ehon washi?
Posted By: Endre Sun, Oct 22, 2017 I now believe this may be a scene from Igagoe (Iga Ueno) revenge story. I think it may be referring to Rinzaemon and Rinzo Sakurai. The story was based on historical events that to place in 17th century feudal Japan. It has been adapted into plays since at least the late 18th century. Mikeoz cleverly pointed out the bald man. It happens to have been law at that time for men to shave the tops of their heads. A man without the bald spot would be an outlaw. I also have read that in kabuki, names places and even time period were changed in accordance to laws in later times. Sources for my theory are Kuniyoshiprojectcom and several museum sites. Still haven't found a perfect match or artist, as most on display are monochrome. It may be older than I thought, valuable maybe not, interesting yes. I believe I will seek a professional to view and evaluate. Thanks again everyone- |
Subject:Re: Framing tips for ehon washi?
Posted By: Endre Tue, Oct 24, 2017 Correction.. most on display are not monochrome |
Subject:Re: Framing tips for ehon washi?
Posted By: John R Sun, Oct 22, 2017 Here is an idea for framing. I like this style |
Subject:Re: Framing tips for ehon washi?
Posted By: Endre Tue, Oct 24, 2017 Many thanks John! I do think I can frame this myself now. I really appreciate the example you have provided. This will save me upwards of a hundred dollars by leaving out a framing shop. |
Subject:Re: Framing tips for ehon washi?
Posted By: John R Wed, Oct 25, 2017 No problem Endre, |
Subject:Re: Framing tips for ehon washi?
Posted By: Endre Thu, Oct 26, 2017 I really cannot express my gratitude or say thank you enough. It was very thoughtful and kind of you taking the time to walk myself and others through this, and the example you have presented is absolutely wonderful. |
Subject:Re: Framing tips for ehon washi?
Posted By: John R Sat, Nov 04, 2017 Endre, |
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