Item from the Mokuhankan Flea Market

Abalone Divers (set of 3) (Yuyudo)

Size: 40.5cm by 27.0cm (15.94 in by 10.63 in) | Enlargement | Shipping Code: [L] ?

Designer: Kitagawa Utamaro

Era: Post-war | Currency: $ / £ / €

Price: ¥ 24,000$ 175.00£ 130.00€ 150.00 [Item has been sold]

Description: Awabi (abalone) divers are on the rocks, with one customer on the right and an infant suckling. It is said to depict ama (women divers) of Enoshima. The usage of the reddish color for the outlines of the women's bodies, rather than black ink gives a healthy and vibrant impression to these prints.

The original print was issued in 1797, but this version is a post-war reproduction by Yuyudo.

The dimensions given are for each print.

There are light foxing spots on the right sheet.

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