Ryuryukyo SHINSAI (1764[?]-1823)

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An early pupil of Hokusai who is best known for his fine surimono, but also produced a series of semi-western style landscapes and some paintings. A still life showing a group of pouches, one revealing a lacquered surface with a stylised dragon. Dragon year was 1808 and 1820. Extremely rare. Ex Beres collection, seal au verso.

Fine impression with extensive silver and burnishing. Fine colour. Very good condition. Signed Shinsai.

Status: Sold