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

Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891) 

Five woodblock prints

Meiji period, late 19^th century

each a woodblock print, signed Zeshin, circa 1890s, and comprising: 

- The Seven Gods of Fortune (Shichifukujin), sealed Tairyukyo

- Dandelion, twigs and towel (tenugui), sealed Reisai

- Okame mixing pigments beside a brocade ball, embellished with metallic pigments, sealed Tairyukyo 

- Camelia, plum blossom, books and a writing table (bundai), embellished with light silver-mica, sealed Tairyukyo 

- Bamboo basket, knife and black lacquered cup, sealed Shin

Each a shikishiban: each approx. 24.1 x 24.9 cm., 9½ x 9¾ in.