Raising Silk Worms for a Thousand Ages of Prosperity (Chiyo no sakae kaiko no yashinai)

「千代の栄蚕の養ひ」

Utagawa Kuniaki II (Japanese, 1835–1888)
Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya) (Japanese)

Japanese

Meiji era

1877 (Meiji 10)

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper

Dimensions Vertical ôban triptych; 37.2 x 77.6 cm (14 5/8 x 30 9/16 in.)

Credit Line Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Collection

Accession Number2000.242a-c

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsPrints

Signed Hachisuka Kuniaki (on right sheet)
蜂須賀国明

Marks Blockcutter's mark: Horikô Ginjirô
Artist's seal: Manji

ProvenanceVarious dealers: primarily in London and Tokyo. Purchased between 1985-1999.