Four Sets of Japanese E-awase Karuta Playing Cards by Maruyama Oritsu (1817-1875), Nagasawa Roho (Mid-19th Century), Hara Zaisho (1813-1871) and Kishi Gantai (1782-1865)

19TH CENTURY

each set comprising 200 picture-matching ink and color on paper board playing cards depicting fish, insects, birds, animals and flowers.

Each 4 1/2 x 3 1/4 in., 11.5 x 8.3 cm.

Property from a Private Chicago Collection

Provenance:

Japanese and Korean Art, Christie's New York, 20 September 2006, sale 1702 lot 127

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Four Sets of Japanese E-awase Karuta Playing Cards by Maruyama Oritsu (1817-1875), Nagasawa Roho (Mid-19th Century), Hara Zaisho (1813-1871) and Kishi Gantai (1782-1865)

19TH CENTURY

each set comprising 200 picture-matching ink and color on paper board playing cards depicting fish, insects, birds, animals and flowers.

Each 4 1/2 x 3 1/4 in., 11.5 x 8.3 cm.

Property from a Private Chicago Collection

Provenance:

Japanese and Korean Art, Christie's New York, 20 September 2006, sale 1702 lot 127

Japanese & Korean Works of Art

Four Sets of Japanese E-awase Karuta Playing Cards by Maruyama Oritsu (1817-1875), Nagasawa Roho (Mid-19th Century), Hara Zaisho (1813-1871) and Kishi Gantai (1782-1865)

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Four Sets of Japanese E-awase Karuta Playing Cards by Maruyama Oritsu (1817-1875), Nagasawa Roho (Mid-19th Century), Hara Zaisho (1813-1871) and Kishi Gantai (1782-1865)