HOSODA EISHI (Japanese, 1756-1829)

The Treasure Boat
Woodblock print (nishiki-e)
About 1795, vertical oban triptych, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijud�), framed
h. 14-1/4 w. 29-1/4 in. (subject)
overall: 22-1/2 x 43 in. (frame) Literature: Ukiyo-e sh�ka 8 (1980), Eishi list, #73; Brandt, Hosoda Eishi (1977), fig. 209, list no. 148; Ukiyo-e taisei 7 (1931), #563
Condition: All three sheets have been lined with a single piece of conservation paper, top 2-inches or so adhered to backing