Edo Period Collection (#10)

Night Snow, Kambara, illustration from the series Fifty-three Stations on the Tokaido, c
CH443723 Night Snow, Kambara, illustration from the series Fifty-three Stations on the Tokaido, c.1834-35 (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige

Diptych (LtoR): The Actors Bando Mitugoro III and Segawa Kikunojo V
FIT111487 Diptych (LtoR): The Actors Bando Mitugoro III and Segawa Kikunojo V, 1826 (woodblock print) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861); 21.2x36.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Ukiyo-e Print from the Tale of Genji by Kunisada and Hiroshige, 1853 (colour woodblock print)
2630236 Ukiyo-e Print from the Tale of Genji by Kunisada and Hiroshige, 1853 (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (1786-1865) and Hiroshige (1797-1858); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ukiyo-e Print of an Actor Playing a Samurai by Kunisada, 1847 (colour woodblock print)
2630232 Ukiyo-e Print of an Actor Playing a Samurai by Kunisada, 1847 (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Rare Elegantly Mounted Imari Coffee Pot and Cover (ceramic)
5050685 A Rare Elegantly Mounted Imari Coffee Pot and Cover (ceramic) by Japanese School, (17th-18th century); height: 27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Diptych of a sword fight, 19th century (woodblock print)
3870897 Diptych of a sword fight, 19th century (woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Shiohi no tsuto (Gifts from the Ebb Tide), known as the Shell Book
3072006 Shiohi no tsuto (Gifts from the Ebb Tide), known as the Shell Book, 1789 (colour woodblock print) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Shiohi no tsuto (Gifts from the Ebb Tide), known as the Shell Book
3071993 Shiohi no tsuto (Gifts from the Ebb Tide), known as the Shell Book, 1789 (colour woodblock print) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

(Woman and Two Men Enjoying a View from a Building on a Hill)
883023 (Woman and Two Men Enjoying a View from a Building on a Hill), 1820s (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); 20.2x17.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

The Flute (Yokobue), c. 1845 (woodblock)
874899 The Flute (Yokobue), c.1845 (woodblock) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); 25.4 x18.42 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of Captain George B

Scene from Genji monogatari (Tale of Genji) by Murasaki Shibuku (b. 978) c
3057152 Scene from Genji monogatari (Tale of Genji) by Murasaki Shibuku (b. 978) c. 1860 (colour woodblock print) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861) and Toyokuni

Suruga-cho Street in Tokyo by Ando Hiroshige, 1856 (woodblock print)
3036389 Suruga-cho Street in Tokyo by Ando Hiroshige, 1856 (woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); (add.info.: Suruga-cho Street in Tokyo by Ando Hiroshige (Japanese)

Calligraphy screens, 1818 (ink on paper)
1070667 Calligraphy screens, 1818 (ink on paper) by Bosai, Kameda (1752-1826); 172.4x388.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Mrs. James H

No. 8 from Chushingura Series (colour woodcut)
1067805 No.8 from Chushingura Series (colour woodcut) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); 34x21.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred L

The island of Deshima, c. 1833-46 (silk painting)
2909651 The island of Deshima, c.1833-46 (silk painting) by Kawahara Keiga (b.1786, c.1860); 51.3x75.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

A Teahouse by the Water (colour woodblock print)
XIR242495 A Teahouse by the Water (colour woodblock print) by Kiyonaga, Torii (1752-1815); Musee Guimet, Paris, France; (add.info.: The House at the Waterfront; ); Japanese, out of copyright

Hares and autumn grasses, c. 1700 (ink, colour and gold on paper)
BL12363 Hares and autumn grasses, c.1700 (ink, colour and gold on paper) by Japanese School, (17th century); British Museum, London

Bamboo in the snow, c. 1600 (ink, colour, gold and silver on paper)
BL12360 Bamboo in the snow, c.1600 (ink, colour, gold and silver on paper) by Tosa, Mitsuyoshi (Gyobu) (Kyuyoku) (1539-1613); British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Part of a screen); Japanese

Bamboo in snow, c. 1600 (ink, colours, gold and silver on paper)
BL12358 Bamboo in snow, c.1600 (ink, colours, gold and silver on paper) by Tosa, Mitsuyoshi (Gyobu) (Kyuyoku) (1539-1613); British Museum, London

Birds and flowers sliding-door panel (ink, colours, gold and silver on paper)
BL12352 Birds and flowers sliding-door panel (ink, colours, gold and silver on paper) by Japanese School, (17th century); British Museum, London

Cherry blossoms with painted mount, 1855 (ink and colours on silk)
BL12351 Cherry blossoms with painted mount, 1855 (ink and colours on silk) by Japanese School, (19th century); 157.5x40 cm; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: By Mikuma Oso ); Japanese

Sparrow on a tree in a snowstorm, c. 1800 (colour on paper)
BL12349 Sparrow on a tree in a snowstorm, c.1800 (colour on paper) by Ganku, Kishi (c.1749-1838); 179x52.7 cm; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: ); Japanese, out of copyright

Snowy landscape with crows in tree, c. 1820-50 (ink and colours on paper)
BL12347 Snowy landscape with crows in tree, c.1820-50 (ink and colours on paper) by Seiki, Yokoyama (1793-1865); 187x47.4 cm; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: ); Japanese, out of copyright

Crane and Blossom, c. 1850-80 (ink and colour on silk)
BL12346 Crane and Blossom, c.1850-80 (ink and colour on silk) by Japanese School, (19th century); 101.7x38.9 cm; British Museum, London

Blossoming plum-tree against the full moon, c. 1800-22 (ink on silk)
BL12345 Blossoming plum-tree against the full moon, c.1800-22 (ink on silk) by Sanjin, Gentai (1749-1822); 98x33 cm; British Museum, London

Birds, flowers and trees, c. 1800-22 (ink and colours on silk)
BL12344 Birds, flowers and trees, c.1800-22 (ink and colours on silk) by Sanjin, Gentai (1749-1822); British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: by Watanabe Gentai (Uchida Denyei) ); Japanese

Ducks, flowers and grasses, c. 1800-22 (ink and colours on silk)
BL12342 Ducks, flowers and grasses, c.1800-22 (ink and colours on silk) by Sanjin, Gentai (1749-1822); British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: by Watanabe Gentai (Uchida Denyei)); Japanese

Long-tailed birds in pine tree, c. 1800 (ink and colours on silk)
BL12338 Long-tailed birds in pine tree, c.1800 (ink and colours on silk) by Baikei, Ariwara (1750-1803); 92.2x30.8 cm; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: ); Japanese, out of copyright

Flowers in autumn, 1826 (ink, colours and gold on silk)
BL12334 Flowers in autumn, 1826 (ink, colours and gold on silk) by Torin, Abe Kan (fl.1840); British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Pair with XCF 12333); Japanese, out of copyright

Peony, iris, cherry blossom and a butterfly, 1828 (ink, colours and gold on silk)
BL12333 Peony, iris, cherry blossom and a butterfly, 1828 (ink, colours and gold on silk) by Torin, Abe Kan (fl.1840); British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Pair with XCF 12334); Japanese

Basket of flowers, 1837 (ink and colours on silk)
BL12332 Basket of flowers, 1837 (ink and colours on silk) by Torin, Abe Kan (fl.1840); British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: ); Japanese, out of copyright

Cat amongst flowers (ink and colours on silk)
BL12331 Cat amongst flowers (ink and colours on silk) by Japanese School, (17th century); 56.8x20.3 cm; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Attributed to: Itakura Ran ei ); Japanese

Bird on peach blossom, c. 1550-60 (watercolour on paper)
BL12330 Bird on peach blossom, c.1550-60 (watercolour on paper) by Kano Yukinobu (Utanosuke) (1513-75); 127x79 cm; British Museum, London

Deer under a maple tree, (watercolour on silk)
BL12328 Deer under a maple tree, (watercolour on silk) by Mori Tetsuzan (1775-1841); 215x120 cm; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: ); Japanese, out of copyright

Hare, c. 1800 (watercolour on paper)
BL12326 Hare, c.1800 (watercolour on paper) by Mori Sosen (1749-1821); 182x34.8 cm; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: ); Japanese, out of copyright

Monkeys with pine saplings and butterfly, c. 1800 (watercolour on paper)
BL12325 Monkeys with pine saplings and butterfly, c.1800 (watercolour on paper) by Mori Sosen (1749-1821); 198x63.2 cm; British Museum, London, UK; Japanese, out of copyright

Tree blossom and bird, 1851 (watercolour on silk)
BL12324 Tree blossom and bird, 1851 (watercolour on silk) by Chinzan, Tsubaki (1801-54); 23.8x31.9 cm; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: From an album Twelve paintings of flowers, birds)

Crabs, 1851 (watercolour on silk)
BL12323 Crabs, 1851 (watercolour on silk) by Chinzan, Tsubaki (1801-54); 23.8x31.9 cm; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: From an album Twelve paintings of flowers, birds)

Fish, 1851 (watercolour on silk)
BL12321 Fish, 1851 (watercolour on silk) by Chinzan, Tsubaki (1801-54); 23.8x31.9 cm; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: From an album Twelve paintings of flowers, birds)

Bamboo and Rocks, 1851 (watercolour on silk)
BL12319 Bamboo and Rocks, 1851 (watercolour on silk) by Chinzan, Tsubaki (1801-54); 23.8x31.9 cm; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: From an album Twelve paintings of flowers, birds)

A tuberose, 1851 (watercolour on silk)
BL12318 A tuberose, 1851 (watercolour on silk) by Chinzan, Tsubaki (1801-54); 23.8x31.9 cm; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: From an album Twelve paintings of flowers, birds)

Swallows in flight, 1851 (watercolour on silk)
BL12317 Swallows in flight, 1851 (watercolour on silk) by Chinzan, Tsubaki (1801-54); 23.8x31.9 cm; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: From an album Twelve paintings of flowers, birds)

Blossom, 1851 (watercolour on silk)
BL12316 Blossom, 1851 (watercolour on silk) by Chinzan, Tsubaki (1801-54); 23.8x31.9 cm; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: From an album Twelve paintings of flowers, birds)

Apple and flowering plant, 1851 (watercolour on silk)
BL12315 Apple and flowering plant, 1851 (watercolour on silk) by Chinzan, Tsubaki (1801-54); 23.8x31.9 cm; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: From an album Twelve paintings of flowers, birds)

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The Edo Period, also known as the Tokugawa period, was a time of great artistic and cultural development in Japan. This era lasted from 1603 to 1868 and was characterized by peace, stability, and isolationism. One of the most iconic images from this period is "The Great Wave" by Katsushika Hokusai. This woodblock print depicts men in boats battling large waves off the shore of Kanagawa, with Mount Fuji towering in the background. It captures both the power and beauty of nature that inspired many artists during this time. Another famous artwork from the a woodblock print by Shuntei Katsukawa depicting two samurai warriors engaged in battle. The intricate details and vibrant colors showcase the skillful craftsmanship that was prevalent during this era. In addition to these warrior-themed prints, there were also delicate works like "Eleven Female Cranes Standing in Dry Reed Bed. " Created using ink and colors on paper, this piece showcases the elegance and grace associated with traditional Japanese art. Religion played an important role during the Edo Period as well. "Nichiren Calming the Storm, " a color print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, depicts a powerful scene where Nichiren, a Buddhist monk, calms a raging storm with his spiritual presence. Not only did visual arts flourish during this time but so did literature. One example is "The Blind Men and The Elephant, " another woodblock print by Hokusai which tells an allegorical story through vivid imagery. The it also saw advancements in trade with foreign countries such as Portugal. A six-fold screen titled "Nanban Six-Fold Screen Depicting Arrival of Portuguese Ship for Trade" portrays scenes of interaction between Japanese locals and Portuguese traders. This period also witnessed everyday life being depicted through art forms like paintings or prints showcasing activities such as sword cleaning or travelers in the snow at Oi.