Display of Treasures at Mimeguri Shrine by Kitagawa Utamaro

Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806)

Title of the Print: Display of Treasures at Mimeguri Shrine

1st Publication: 1799

Size: 9-3/4 x 5 + Margin as shown

Date of this edition: Early 1800's

Publisher: Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudô)

Carver: Unknown

Condition: In near mint condition

Notes: This print is a Chirimen-gami-e Print, which means it is printed on a different type of paper. It was a new technology at the time, and had some advantages, such as being stronger than paper, more resistant to tears, and last longer. The process gives this aspect of Crepe paper, and shrink the size of the print. Nonetheless, this remains an original print, and is actually even more rare than the regular prints on paper.