Sei Shonagon by Hokusai

Artist: Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849)

Woodblock Print Title: Sei Shônagon, from the series A True Mirror of Chinese and Japanese Poetry (Shika shashin kyô), also called Imagery of the Poets

1st Publication: 1833

Size: Vertical Nagaban; 19 3/4" x 8 3/4" (50.3 x 22.2 cm)

Date of this edition: 1833

Publisher: Moriya Jihei (Kinshindô)

Condition: Mild fading, a small pin hole repaired, another one unrepaired. Imperceptible matte burn from prior mounting.

Pictures: Pictures are taken outdoor, in the shade, to reflect true colors, without any enhancements of any kind. The last picture is taken indoor, with a light behind the print, to reveal the exact paper grain, holes if any, or other possible flaws.