Kawanabe Kyosai 河鍋 暁斎: Fan Print of Swallows and Wind Chime (Sold)

Artist: Kawanabe Kyōsai 河鍋 暁斎
Title: Fan print of two swallows and a wind bell

Two swallows streak by with seeming joy past a  fûrin, a wind bell. These Japanese wind chimes were introduced to Japan in the Heian era, and in the Edo period they began to be constructed out of glass. We see the hanging length of paper twisting in the breeze as it creates a delightful chime; these tones are a characteristic sound of summer in Japan. A layer of deluxe mica covers the entire design, lending sparkle. This work was meant to be pasted onto an uchiwa, or fan, for summer use. 

Date: ca. 1880s
Condition: Excellent impression and color. Very good condition. Binding holes along the right side and some minor discoloration at lower left. Dimensions: 21.6 x 23.4 cm
Signed: Seisei Kyosai

SKU: KYO015