1883 Wood Engraving Japanese Poet Koto Hokkei Hokusai Japanese Ukiyoe Edo LAJ1 AW2 Parker Pen Company

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This is an original 1967 print of a woodcut illustration for The Nuremberg Chronicle

1883 Wood Engraving Japanese Poet Koto Hokkei Hokusai Japanese Ukiyoe Edo LAJ1 AW2 Parker Pen CompanyThis is an original 1883 black and white wood engraving of ukiyo e or wood block print depicting a poet playing the Japanese stringed instrument, the koto by Totoya Hokkei, prominent student of famous Japanese ukiyo e artist Hokusai. Hokkei rose to prominence as a favored artist of the style after years of working as a fish monger. CONDITION This 128+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears.