HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 83, 1834 sculture the Sunamura then known had

the Sunamura then known had an Hachiman temple

cioè “eccellente fortuna”

with preface and texts by Ryūkatei Tanekazu

The geometric and chromatic decorations on the face refer to a symbolic language linked to protection and belonging

recognizable by its flame-shaped finial

HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA, Manga n. 83, 1834 sculture the Sunamura then known hadDelicate proof in a version dating back to the second half of the 19th century. Printed on Japanese paper. In perfect condition, with a small margin all around. Bibliography M. Forrer, Manga, Hazan Eds, 2014 J. A. Michener, Hokusai sketch books, Rutland and Tokyo, 1958 G. C. Calza, Hokusai, the old madman of painting, Exhibition Catalog Milan 1999 2000, London, 2003 M. Forrer, Hokusai, prints and drawings, London, 1991 J. Hillier, The art of Hokusai