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Japanese Woodblock Print by Shûtei Tanaka '秋亭'

About the Item

The painting presents a very old and traditional Japanese belt with hidden space to store small things such as pills, rings, and jewelry. Tanaka Shutei(1810 ~ 1858) Tanka was a very important woodblock print artist in Japanese history. He had a short life with only 48 years and with a small amount of work left.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 0.15 in (3.81 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1830s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Norton, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5848233606912

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