Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891) Two woodblock prints, Meiji period, late 19th century

The Sokolov Collection

Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891)

Two woodblock prints

Meiji period, late 19^th century

The group comprising: 

- Vegetables arranged in parody of the death of the Buddha, signed Zeshin, sealed Shin, circa 1890

- Dandelion, twigs and tenugui, signed Zeshin, sealed Reisai, circa 1890

The first: 25 x 23.5 cm.

The second: 24 x 25 cm.