Keisai EISEN (1790-1848)



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Shows Lord Hojo Tokimasa, Governor of Totomi Province, praying for good fortune to Benzaiten in the famous Shinto shrine on the island of Enoshima. She explains that his family will flourish for seven generations before she turns into a giant serpent and disappears. Published by Iwatoya Kisaburo (Eirindo), c late 1820s.

 

Fine impression and colour. Very good condition. Signed Keisai Eisen ga.

 

Status: Available

Price:  £1500

 

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