{"product_id":"mg1808-hokuju-manzai-japanese-woodblock-print","title":"Hokuju - Manzai","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShotei Hokuju\u003c\/strong\u003e (active c. 1800-1830)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: c\u003c\/strong\u003e. 1815-1830\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre: \u003c\/strong\u003eUkiyo-e, Fūzokuga (Genre Scene)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Woodblock Print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rare, original Japanese woodblock print by Shotei Hokuju depicts a scene titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManzai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Banzai), portraying traditional New Year's entertainers and celebratory customs of the Edo period. The composition features two figures dressed in formal attire beside auspicious pine branches, symbols of longevity and good fortune associated with the New Year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pupil of Katsushika Hokusai, Hokuju is best known for his refined actor prints, surimono, and genre scenes that capture the customs and daily life of early nineteenth-century Japan. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManzai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, he employs a restrained monochrome palette and elegant linework to create a charming and intimate glimpse into a beloved seasonal tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staining, and wear consistent with age. Tears in margin as shown. Backing residue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mie Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43873307852878,"sku":"MG1808","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0095\/7602\/2094\/files\/mg1808-Hokuju-Manzai-japanese-woodblock-print.jpg?v=1781628189","url":"https:\/\/miegallery.com\/products\/mg1808-hokuju-manzai-japanese-woodblock-print","provider":"Mie Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}