Totoya HOKKEI (1780-1850)

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A surimono showing the god Sarutahiko with a rooster and hen. The second sheet from a 5-sheet set: Haru no iwato, “The Boulder of Spring” referring to the rock placed by the sun goddess over the entrance to the cave she hid in thereby depriving the world of light. Sarutahiko accompanied Uzume in her dancing to try to lure Amaterasu from the cave. He is shown with his extra high geta (wooden shoes) which enabled him to look taller at crossroads (being the god of travel and pathways). Issued by the Drum Club, Taiko-ren, their symbol above title top right. Poems by Saiseitei Nanao and Sekigentei Namio. Issued for Rooster year 1825. Provenance: Ex collection Kunsthalle Bremen.

Fine impression, colour and condition. Extensive gold and silver with blind-printing on the rooster and hen. Signed Hokkei.

Status: Sold