Item from the Mokuhankan Flea Market

Women Preparing Sashimi

Size: 39.0cm by 24.0cm (15.35 in by 9.45 in) | Enlargement | Shipping Code: [L] ?

Designer: Kitagawa Utamaro

Era: Post-war | Currency: $ / £ / €

Price: ¥ 10,000$ 75.00£ 57.75€ 69.50 [Item has been sold]

Description: This captivating print depicts two women in the process of preparing sashimi, a subject that integrates domestic life into the traditionally idealized bijin-ga (beautiful women) genre. One woman kneels down, meticulously grating a Japanese radish (daikon) on a red tray, while the other stands nearby, observing her companion with a gentle expression, holding a white towel. A plate of freshly prepared sashimi sits on a yellow low table between them, central to the scene.

The shimmering white mica used on the collar of the seated woman's inner kimono and on the sashimi, adds a luminous quality, drawing attention to both the dish and her face. This subtle glow enhances the elegance of the composition and highlights the simplicity of the activity.

This version is a reproduction by Adachi Company and published by Goto Ukiyo-e Hozonkai.

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