Woman Holding a Tortoise-shell Hair-comb, Coin Purse

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 coin purse has a design inspired by the work of Artist Utagawa Kuniteru (1808-1876) which features the image of Incendiary with a vignette image above her head showing a famous place in Edo. The story started in In December 1682, Yaoya Oshichi fell in love with Saemon during the great fire in the Tenna Era, at Shōsen-in, the family temple. The next year she attempted arson, thinking she could meet him again if another fire occurred. She was caught by the police and burnt at the stake in Suzugamori for her crimes. What is a love? Impetuous fire. 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.