Andō Hiroshige – 安藤 広重 (1797-1858) – Sparrow & Wisteria – 雀と藤

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Hiroshige was one of the most prolific artists in Japanese history. Since ancient times, the Japanese have considered kachō-ga (or kachō-e) an elegant expression of nature through art. The pieces also contain ancient symbolism. Here, the sparrow is auspicious for fertility and the wisteria for love and affection. The poem is:
Pendulous down from the eaves droop the
wisteria blossoms, showing the dyer within
tints that he fain would achieve.

Publisher: Takamizawa Monmoto (高見澤版 もんもと). High quality. Made in the exact traditional manner as the original. Date: Shōwa period. *Excellent condition.

5.16″ ×15.10″ – $140 – Price includes shipping worldwide! All prices in Canadian dollars. Comes with 3 hours worth of further reading and documentary viewing in an email containing external links.