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Nishimura Shigenaga (ca. 1697-1756) — Dairibina | Edo period, 18th century

Nishimura Shigenaga (ca. 1697-1756)

Dairibina | Edo period, 18th century

Nishimura Shigenaga's 'Dairibina' is an 18th-century Edo period Japanese work depicting traditional courtly scenes. The print exemplifies the ukiyo-e tradition of capturing moments from daily life and classical narratives in Japanese visual culture.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Fine Japanese Prints

March 17, 2022

Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000

Lot 1

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Nishimura Shigenaga (ca. 1697-1756), Dairibina | Edo period, 18th century

Nishimura Shigenaga's 'Dairibina' is an 18th-century Edo period Japanese work depicting traditional courtly scenes. The print exemplifies the ukiyo-e tradition of capturing moments from daily life and classical narratives in Japanese visual culture.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Cultural, Figure, Japanese, Traditional, Doll, Edo Period, Narrative, Woodblock Print, Colorful, 18th Century