Courtesans Printed in Blue Tote Bag

Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) was one of the three best representatives of the Japanese color woodcut in Edo period. However, among European and American collectors of Japanese prints, beginning in the late 19th and early 20th century, the artist was regarded as rather inferior to the greats of classical ukiyo-e, and therefore as having contributed considerably to the downfall of their art. For this reason, some referred to their works as ‘decadent’.

This coin purse has a design inspired by the work of Artist Utagawa which features two Kabuki actors performing a Japanese drama. The coin purse makes a unique gift and it is perfect to slip into your handbag. New & exclusive to JE gallery, bring you the best of oriental art & culture.

This purse has a design inspired by the work of Artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), the leading ukiyo-e artist and printmaker of the later Edo period. Hokusai painted numerous mythological works during his career. This purse features a Phoenix covered in an array of red and blue featherswith beautiful detail. It’s a great gift for Katsushika Hokusai fans and ukiyo-e art lovers.