Condition:
Colours moderately preserved with slight fading; some foxing and toning (notably verso); minor edge wear; no major damage or restoration; overall structurally sound with good colour clarity.
Whip of cherry blossom viewing, horsemanship
(Sakuragari no muchi, bajutsu, 桜狩の鞭、馬術).
A lone rider descends a gentle hill beneath drifting cherry blossoms, capturing a fleeting moment of spring.
The title brings together bajutsu (horsemanship) and sakuragari, a poetic expression for enjoying the blossoms, much like hanami.
By extension, it may also suggest refined aristocratic pursuits—seasonal outings or even falconry (takagari)—set against landscapes admired for their beauty.
The image evokes a world where discipline and elegance meet, and where the warrior becomes part of the poetry of the season.
Condition:
Colours moderately preserved with slight fading; some foxing and toning (notably verso); minor edge wear; no major damage or restoration; overall structurally sound with good colour clarity.
| Price | USD$ 169.00 |
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| Series | Pictures of flowers of Japan (Nihon hana Zue, 日本花図絵). |
| Author | Ogata Gekkō (尾形月耕). |
| Size | Ōban (大判) 36,5cm x 25,5cm (14,37 x 10,03 inches). |
| Publisher | Sasaki Toyokichi (佐々木豊吉). |
| Number | 33/36 |
| Genre | Musha-e (武者絵), monogatari-e (物語絵) rekishi-ga (歴史画). |
| Period | C. 1897 |
| Trimmed | No |
| Backed | No |
| Code | OGK01003 |