Gallery 9: Woodblock Printed Postcards

Japanese postcards were extensively produced by the woodblock printing technique after Japanese regulations allowed for images on postcards in 1900. This continued despite the popularity of photo postcards and images printed using other available techniques. Many artists celebrated for their work in larger formats also produced images for postcards, which represented a financial opportunity, a chance for greater recognition, and/or followed the tradition of sending out postcards to friends during the New Year. Postcards were also published depicting reproductions of miniaturized Ukiyo-e images. Although the latter are not of great interest for this collection, a few designs have been obtained to demonstrate the exceptional technical skills used for what is typically an ephemeral paper product.

Additional woodblock printed postcards can be viewed in these galleries

9A Designs by Tokuriki Tomikichiro

9B Designs by Ito Nisaburo

9C Puppet Theater Prints by Saito Seijiro

9D Postcards from a Sosaku Hanga Club’s New Year Postcard Exchange

9G Designs by  Hasegawa Sadanobu

9H Designs by Kawanishi Hide

Additional woodblock printed postcards can be found with other prints in galleries specific to these artists:

Takahashi Shotei Gallery 3A

Asano Takeji Gallery 3C

Kawase Hasui Gallery 3E

Sin Gallery 3L

Azechi Umataro Gallery 4B

Attributed to Arai Yoshimune (1863-1941)The Imperial Palace, Tokyo. Published by Hasagawa Takejiro. 13.5 x 8.5 cm

Attributed to Arai Yoshimune (1863-1941)

The Imperial Palace, Tokyo. Published by Hasagawa Takejiro. 13.5 x 8.5 cm

Attributed to Arai Yoshimune (1863-1941)Kamo, Kyoto. Published by Hasagawa Takejiro.  Undated. 13.6 x 8.4 cm

Attributed to Arai Yoshimune (1863-1941)

Kamo, Kyoto. Published by Hasagawa Takejiro. Undated. 13.6 x 8.4 cm

Attributed to Arai Yoshimune (1863-1941)Tsukuda, Tokyo. Published by Hasagawa Takejiro. Undated. 11.6 x 8.6 cm

Attributed to Arai Yoshimune (1863-1941)

Tsukuda, Tokyo. Published by Hasagawa Takejiro. Undated. 11.6 x 8.6 cm

 
Attributed to Arai Yoshimune (1873-1945)Yodogawa, Kyoto. Published by Hasagawa Takejiro. 13.7 x 8.4 cm

Attributed to Arai Yoshimune (1873-1945)

Yodogawa, Kyoto. Published by Hasagawa Takejiro. 13.7 x 8.4 cm

Arai Yoshimune (1873-1945)13.6 x 8.5 cm.

Arai Yoshimune (1873-1945)

13.6 x 8.5 cm.

Attributed to Arai Yoshimune (1863-1941)Higashi-Yama, Kyoto. Published by Hasagawa Takejiro. Undated. 13.6 x 8.5 cm

Attributed to Arai Yoshimune (1863-1941)

Higashi-Yama, Kyoto. Published by Hasagawa Takejiro. Undated. 13.6 x 8.5 cm

 
 
Attributed to Arai Yoshimune (1873-1945)The Temples in Shiba Park. Published by Hasagawa Takejiro. 13.6 x 8.7 cm

Attributed to Arai Yoshimune (1873-1945)

The Temples in Shiba Park. Published by Hasagawa Takejiro. 13.6 x 8.7 cm

 
Attributed to Arai Yoshimune (1873-1945)Arashi-yama, Kyoto. Published by Hasagawa Takejiro. 13.8 x 8.4 cm

Attributed to Arai Yoshimune (1873-1945)

Arashi-yama, Kyoto. Published by Hasagawa Takejiro. 13.8 x 8.4 cm

Dōmoto Inshō (1891-1975)Deer Park, Nara. Undated. Published for Japan Travel Bureau by Kyoto Hanga. Undated. 9.4 x 14.4 cm

Domoto Insho (1891-1975)

Deer Park, Nara. Undated. Published for Japan Travel Bureau by Kyoto Hanga. Undated. 9.4 x 14.4 cm

 
Fujisawa Tatsuo (1893-1969)Nakamura Shikan V. Between 1907-1918. 8.9 x 14.1 cm

Fujisawa Tatsuo (1893-1969)

Nakamura Shikan V. Between 1907-1918. 8.9 x 14.1 cm

Fujishima Takeji (1867-1943)Princess and Flute from Beautiful Women and Music. 1905. 8.1 x  9.7 cm

Fujishima Takeji (1867-1943)

Princess and Flute from Beautiful Women and Music. 1905. 8.1 x 9.7 cm

Fukuda Toyoshirō (1904-1970)Matsuyama Castle and its Ramparts. Japanese Government Railways. 9.0 x 13.8 cm

Fukuda Toyoshiro (1904-1970)

Matsuyama Castle and its Ramparts. Japanese Government Railways. 9.0 x 13.8 cm (Another copy can be viewed in Gallery 9F)

 
Hayashi Korō (1887-1965)Awagi Puppet. Mailed 1963. 9.0 x 14.0 cm

Hayashi Koro (1887-1965)

Awagi Puppet. Mailed 1963. 9.0 x 14.0 cm

 

Hashimoto Okiie (1899-1993)

From Han-no-kai Sosaku Hanga Postcard exchange (album #19; 1953). Addressed to Hosokawa Saichiro. 13.9 x 9.1 cm

Hashimoto Okiie (1899-1993)

From Han-no-kai Sosaku Hanga Postcard exchange (album #09; 1943). Addressed to Momose Atsushi (1901-1965). 8.9 x 13.7 cm

 

Hida Shuzan (1877-1945)

Mt. Yufu near Beppu. Japanese Government Railways. 1918-1933 back. 9.1 x 13.8 cm (Another copy can be viewed in Gallery 9F)

Hiratsuka Unichi (1995-1997)

Yamayagi (Mountain Goat). 1931 unbacked new year postcard print. 9.0 x 14.0 cm

 
Ikeda TerukatThe Girl and Her Mother are Looking at Peony. Creped. 1905. 14.1 x 9.0 cm

Ikeda Terukat

The Girl and Her Mother are Looking at Peony. Creped. 1905. 14.1 x 9.0 cm

 
Inoue Yasuji (plageurism/forgery)

Inoue Yasuji (plageurism/forgery)

The three postcard prints above are signed “Hiroshige”, an obvious misattribution to the earlier Ukiyo-e artist. The right hand image is pirated from Inoue Yasuji’s True Pictures of Famous Places in Tokyo. The composition of that image is also very similar to the middle third of a vertical design by Kobayashi Kiyochika. Since the tree cards came together it is assumed that the other images are likely taken from Yasuji works. Postcards are 13.9 x 8.8 cm. Backs are those used from 1918-1933.

 
Ito Shinsui1918. 9.0 x 14.0 cm

Ito Shinsui (1898-1972)

1918. 9.0 x 14.0 cm

Ito Shinsui (1898-1972)First Training of the New Year. 1918, 8.9 x 13.9 cm

Ito Shinsui(1898-1972)

First Training of the New Year. 1918, 8.9 x 13.9 cm

Ito Sozan (1884-?)Between 1907-1918. 8.4 x 13.5 cm

Ito Sozan (1884-?)

Between 1907-1918. 8.4 x 13.5 cm

 

Izutsu Okamoto (fl. ca. 1920s-1930s)

Published by Sakuraiya. 1918-1933 back. 9.1 x 14.2 cm

Izutsu Okamoto (fl. ca. 1920s-1930s)

Published by Sakuraiya. 1918-1933 back. 9.1 x 14.1 cm

Izutsu Okamoto (fl. ca. 1920s-1930s)

Published by Sakuraiya. 1918-1933 back. 9.1 x 14.1 cm

 

Izutsu Okamoto (fl. ca. 1920s-1930s)

Published by Sakuraiya. 1918-1933 back. 9.0 x 14.1 cm

 

Joichi Hoshi (1913-1979)

Nengajo 1960. New Year Card. 1960. 14.3 x 9.1 cm

Kaburagi Kiyokata (1878-1972) Printed in commemoration of WW 1 Peace Treaty. 1919. 9.0 x 14.1 cm.

Kaburagi Kiyokata (1878-1972)

Printed in commemoration of WW 1 Peace Treaty. 1919. 9.0 x 14.1 cm.

 
Kaburagi Kiyokata (1878-1972)Schoolyard (manabi no niwa) from the series Compendium of Contemporary Fashionable Women (Imayo fuzoku biyo shu). Published by Sumbikwai. Haruki-cho Hanga. Tokyo. 1907. 14.0 x 8.9 cm

Kaburagi Kiyokata (1878-1972)

Schoolyard (manabi no niwa) from the series Compendium of Contemporary Fashionable Women (Imayo fuzoku biyo shu). Published by Sumbikwai. Haruki-cho Hanga. Tokyo. 1907. 14.0 x 8.9 cm


 

The envelope and three postcards below are from the series Pearl Divers in Ise-Shima National Park by Kadowaki Shunichi (1913-2006) which was published in the 1970-1980s

Kadowaki+Shunichi.+Front+and+back+of+envelope+for+WB+3+PCs.+Kanko+E+Hagaki.+Mokuhan+Ama.+Ise-Shima+Kokunitsu.+The+Pearl+Divers+in+Ise+-+Shima+National+Park%2C+1970-1980s.jpg
 
 
Divers saving their catch. 14.1 x 9.9 cm

Divers saving their catch. 14.1 x 9.9 cm

 
Pearl divers working. 9.9 x 14.1 cm

Pearl divers working. 9.9 x 14.1 cm

 
Pearl Divers Between Dives. 14.2 x 10.0 cm

Pearl Divers Between Dives. 14.2 x 10.0 cm


 
Kanja Kōsaku (1912-2012)Kusakabe Mansion, Home of the Kusakabe Mingeikan (Folk Craft Museum). From the postcard set Hida Takayama. Mori Doshun supervising editor. Publisher Fujiya. 1966-1972. 10.3 x 15.1 cm [See back]

Kanja Kosaku (1912-2012)

Kusakabe Mansion, Home of the Kusakabe Mingeikan (Folk Craft Museum). From the postcard set Hida Takayama. Mori Doshun supervising editor. Publisher Fujiya. 1966-1972. 10.3 x 15.1 cm [See back]

 
Karhu Clifton (1927-2007)Artist's Garden in Snow. 1970s-1990s. 15.1 x 11.0 cm

Karhu Clifton (1927-2007)

Artist's Garden in Snow. 1970s-1990s. 15.1 x 11.0 cm

 
Karhu Clifton (1927-2007)Dyeing Kimono Cloth. 1970s -1990s. 15.1 x 11.0 cm

Karhu Clifton (1927-2007)

Dyeing Kimono Cloth. 1970s -1990s. 15.1 x 11.0 cm

Karhu Clifton (1927-2007)Promotional postcard for Ashiya Steak House and Gallery, Kyoto. Undated. 14.9 x 10.4

Karhu Clifton (1927-2007)

Promotional postcard for Ashiya Steak House and Gallery, Kyoto. Undated. 14.9 x 10.4

Katō Masanobu13.8 x 8.9 cm

Kato Masanobu

13.8 x 8.9 cm

 
 
Katō Masanobu13.9 x 8.9 cm

Kato Masanobu

13.9 x 8.9 cm

Katō Masanobuc.1950s-1960s. 8.9 x 13.7 cm

Kato Masanobu

c.1950s-1960s. 8.9 x 13.7 cm

 

Kato Tetsunosuke (fl. 1925-1950)

Nishin-ba Fukei. From Scenery of Sapporo. 1933-1945 back. 14.0 x 8.9 cm

 

Kato Tetsunosuke (fl. 1925-1950)

Ainu Kogei. From Scenery of Sapporo. 1933-1945 back. 14.0 x 8.9 cm

Kato Tetsunosuke (fl. 1925-1950)

Grilled Corn Cobs in a Summer Night.From Scenery of Sapporo. 1933-1945 back. 14.1 x 8.8 cm

 
Katō Tetsunosuke  (fl. 1925-1950)Published by the Sapporo Association of Tourist Promotion. Between 1933 and 1945.  8.8 x 14.1 cm

Kato Tetsunosuke (fl. 1925-1950)

Published by the Sapporo Association of Tourist Promotion. Between 1933 and 1945. 8.8 x 14.1 cm

 
Katō Tetsunosuke (fl. 1925-1950)Slalom at Mt. Sankaku. Between 1933 and 1945. Sapporo Assoc. of Tourism Promotion. 14.0 x 8.7 cm  .jpg

Kato Tetsunosuke (fl. 1925-1950)

Slalom at Mt. Sankaku. Between 1933 and 1945. Sapporo Assoc. of Tourism Promotion. 14.0 x 8.7 cm .jpg

Katō Tetsunosuke  (fl. 1925-1950)Poplars Near the University of Sapporo. Published by the Sapporo Association of Tourist Promotion. Between. 1933 and 1945. 9.0 x 14.1 cm

Kato Tetsunosuke (fl. 1925-1950)

Poplars Near the University of Sapporo. Published by the Sapporo Association of Tourist Promotion. Between. 1933 and 1945. 9.0 x 14.1 cm

 

Katsuhira Tokushi (1904-1971)

Bonden. Decorated festival pole. 1918-1933 back. 9.1 x 14.0 cm

Katsuhira Tokushi (1904-1971)

Hondekibō. 1918-1933 back. 9.1 x 14.0 cm

Katsuhira Tokushi (1904-1971)

New Year Greeting Card. Undated. 9.0 x 14.2 cm

 

Katsuji Koizumi (1883-1945)

Mt. Yashima Near Takamaru. 1933-1945 back. Hiroshima Railway Bureau. 14.1 x 9.0 cm (another copy can be viewed in Gallery 9F)


 

The envelope to the left and next 10 postcards are from a set of postcards by Katsuhira Tokushi (1904-1977), a major figure in the Farmers’ Art Movement. They date from the 1930s to 1940s.

Sugoroku Port on the Oga Peninsula. 13.7 x 8.9 cm

Sugoroku Port on the Oga Peninsula. 13.7 x 8.9 cm

 
Akita Kite. 9.5 x 14.2 cm

Akita Kite. 9.5 x 14.2 cm

Tenjin Dolls of Tōhoku. 9.2 x 14.0 cm.

Tenjin Dolls of Tōhoku. 9.2 x 14.0 cm.

Great Gongen of the Miyoshi Shrine, Akita City. 9.6 x 14.3 cm

Great Gongen of the Miyoshi Shrine, Akita City. 9.6 x 14.3 cm

 
Ejiko Dolls of Tōhoku. 14.0 x 9.2 cm

Ejiko Dolls of Tōhoku. 14.0 x 9.2 cm

Kokeshi Dolls of Tōhoku. 14.1 x 9.4 cm

Kokeshi Dolls of Tōhoku. 14.1 x 9.4 cm

14.2 x 9.4 cm

14.2 x 9.4 cm

 
14.2 x 9.3 cm

14.2 x 9.3 cm

14.1 x 9.4 cm

14.1 x 9.4 cm

Rock Bridge on the Oga Peninsula. 14.0 x 8.9 cm.

Rock Bridge on the Oga Peninsula. 14.0 x 8.9 cm.

 

Katsushika HokusaiAn image adapted from a page in Hokusai Manga Volume I. Before 1933. 13.9 x 8.9 cm

Katsushika Hokusai

An image adapted from a page in Hokusai Manga Volume I. Before 1933. 13.9 x 8.9 cm

 
Kawabata Gyokushō (1868–1912)Daikoku(ten) Steering a Treasure Ship Loaded With Rice. New Year Card. Between 1900 and 1907. 8.9 x 13.8 cm

Kawabata Gyokusho (1868–1912)

Daikoku(ten) Steering a Treasure Ship Loaded With Rice. New Year Card. Between 1900 and 1907. 8.9 x 13.8 cm

Kawarazaki Shōdō (1889-1973)Tsubaki (Camellia). from the set Japanese Flower Calendar. Published by Unsodo. Undated. 9.0 x 13.8 cm.

Kawarazaki Shodo (1889-1973)

Tsubaki (Camellia). from the set Japanese Flower Calendar. Published by Unsodo. Undated. 9.0 x 13.8 cm.

Kawarazaki Shōdō (1889-1973)Momo (Peaches) from the set Japanese Flower Calendar. Published by Unsodo. Undated. 9.0 x 13.9 cm

Kawarazaki Shodo (1889-1973)

Momo (Peaches) from the set Japanese Flower Calendar. Published by Unsodo. Undated. 9.0 x 13.9 cm

 
 
Kawasaki Kyosen (1877-1942)Mask for a Lion Dance. New Year Card for 1933. 14.2 x 9.0 cm

Kawasaki Kyosen (1877-1942)

Mask for a Lion Dance. New Year Card for 1933. 14.2 x 9.0 cm

 
Kikkawa ReikaClassical Dance of Peace. 1915. 14.2 x 9.0 cm

Kikkawa Reika

Classical Dance of Peace. 1915. 14.2 x 9.0 cm

Kiyotada Torii VII  (1875-1941)Role of Mikamiyama Tatewaki and Modoribashi from Ten Old and New Plays. Before 1933. 8.1 x 12.7 cm

Kiyotada Torii VII (1875-1941)

Role of Mikamiyama Tatewaki and Modoribashi from Ten Old and New Plays. Before 1933. 8.1 x 12.7 cm

Kikuchi Yūichi (fl. 1950s)Yasaka Pagoda, Kyoto. 1950s. 8.8 x 13.6 cm

Kikuchi Yūichi (fl. 1950s)

Yasaka Pagoda, Kyoto. 1950s. 8.8 x 13.6 cm

Kikuchi Yūichi (fl. 1950s)Fuji by Moonlight. 1950s. 8.9 x 13.8 cm

Kikuchi Yūichi (fl. 1950s)

Fuji by Moonlight. 1950s. 8.9 x 13.8 cm

Kikuchi Yūichi (fl. 1950s)Pagoda by Moonlight. 1950s. 8.9 x 13.8 cm

Kikuchi Yūichi (fl. 1950s)

Pagoda by Moonlight. 1950s. 8.9 x 13.8 cm

 
 
Kikuchi Yūichi (fl. 1950s)Bamboo Grove by Moonlight. 1950s. 13.7 x 8.8 cm

Kikuchi Yūichi (fl. 1950s)

Bamboo Grove by Moonlight. 1950s. 13.7 x 8.8 cm

Kikuchi Yūichi (fl. 1950s) Great Buddha. WB PC ca 1950s. 8.8 x 13.8 cm

Kikuchi Yūichi (fl. 1950s)

Great Buddha. WB PC ca 1950s. 8.8 x 13.8 cm

Kikuchi Yūichi (fl. 1950s)Maiko on Bridge in Winter. 1950s. 8.8 x 13.7 cm

Kikuchi Yūichi (fl. 1950s)

Maiko on Bridge in Winter. 1950s. 8.8 x 13.7 cm

 
Kikuchi Yuichi 8.9 x 13.8 cm

Kikuchi Yūichi (fl. 1950s)

8.9 x 13.8 cm

Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915)Shiba Zojo-ji in Snow. Posthumous Reproduction and Miniaturization from 100 Views of Musashi. Undated (after 1945). 8.8 x 13.7 cm.

Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915)

Shiba Zojo-ji in Snow. Posthumous Reproduction and Miniaturization from 100 Views of Musashi. Undated (after 1945). 8.8 x 13.7 cm.

Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915)Fuyuki Benten at Fukagawa. Posthumous Reproducton and Miniaturization from  100 Views of Musashi.  8.8 x 13.4 cm

Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915)

Fuyuki Benten at Fukagawa. Posthumous Reproducton and Miniaturization from 100 Views of Musashi. 8.8 x 13.4 cm

 

Kobayashi Kaichi (1896-1968)

From the series Travel Sadness. Published by Sakuraiya, Kyoto. 1918-1933 back. 8.9 x 14.1 cm

Kobayashi Kaichi (1896-1968)

From the series Travel Sadness. Published by Sakuraiya, Kyoto. 1918-1933 back. 8.9 x 14.0 cm

Kaichi Kobayashi (1896-1968)Published by Sakuraiya, Kyoto. 1920s-1930s. 8.8 x 14.0 cm

Kobayashi Kaichi (1896-1968)

From the series Travel Sadness. Published by Sakuraiya, Kyoto. 1918-1933 back. 8.8 x 14.0 cm

Kobayashi Kaichi (1896-1968)

From the series Travel Sadness. Published by Sakuraiya, Kyoto. 1918-1933 back. 8.9 x 14.1 cm

 

Kobayashi Kaichi (1896-1968)

From the series Waiting for Her Beloved in the Early Night Hours. 1918-1933 back. Published by Sakuraiya, Kyoto. 9.0 x 14.0 cm

Kobayashi Kaichi (1896-1968)

From the series Waiting for Her Beloved in the Early Night Hours. 1918-1933 back. Published by Sakuraiya, Kyoto. 9.0 x 14.0 cm

Kobayashi Kaichi (1896-1968)

From the series Waiting for Her Beloved in the Early Night Hours. 1918-1933 back.Published by Sakuraiya, Kyoto. 9.0 x 14.0 cm

Kobayashi Kaichi (1896-1968)

From the series Waiting for Her Beloved in the Early Night Hours. 1918-1933 back. Published by Sakuraiya, Kyoto. 8.9 x 14.0 cm

 

Kobayashi Kaichi (1896-1968)

Snowy Fushimi Inari. From Lyrical Postcard Series. Published by Sakuraiya. 1907-1918 back. 8.9 x 14.1 cm

Kobayashi Kaichi (1806-1968)

Big Bell. From Lyrical Postcard Series. Published by Sakuraiya. 1907-1918 back. 8.9 x 14.1 cm

Kobayashi Kaichi (1896-1968)

Untitled festival image from Lyrical Postcard Series. Published by Sakuraiya. 1907-1918 back. 8.9 x 14.1 cm

Kobayashi Kaichi (1896-1968)

From Lyrical Postcard Series. Published by Sakuraiya. 9.0 x 14.1 cm

 

Kobayashi Kaichi (1896-1968)

Maple Trees at Tsutenkyo Bridge. Published by Sakuraiya. 1907-1918 back. 9.0 x 14.1 cm

Kobayashi Kaichi (1896-1968)

Published by Sakuraiya, Kyoto. 1918-1933 back. 9.0 x 14.1 cm

Kobayashi Kaichi (1896-1968)

Kinkakuji in WInter. Published by Sakuraiya, Kyoto. 1918-1933 back. 9.0 x 14.1 cm

Kobayashi Kaichi (1896-1968)

Published by Sakuraiya, Kyoto. 1918-1933 back. 9.0 x 14.2 cm

 

Kobayashi Kaichi (1896-1968)

Winter. From Kyoto's Four Seasons. Published by Sakuraiya. 1907-1918 back. 8.9 x 14.0 cm

Kobayashi Kaichi (1896-1968)

Spring. Kiyomizu-dera. From Kyoto's Four Seasons. Published by Sakuraiya. 1907-1918 back. 8.9 x 14.0 cm

Kobayashi Kaichi (1896-1968)

Summer. From Kyoto's Four Seasons. Published by Sakuraiya. 1907-1918 back. 8.9 x 14.0 cm

Kobayashi Kaichi (1896-1968)

Autumn. From Kyoto's Four Seasons. Published by Sakuraiya. 1907-1918 back. 8.9 x 14.0 cm

 

Kobayashi Kaichi (1896-1968)

Published by Sakuraiya, Kyoto. 1918-1933 back. 8.8 x 14.0 cm

Kobayashi Kaichi (1896-1968)

Published by Sakuraiya. 1907-1918 back. 8.9 x 14.1 cm

 
Kobayashi Shigemaro Boatmen. 9.0 x 14.0 cm

Kobayashi Shigemaro

Boatmen. 9.0 x 14.0 cm

Kobayashi ShigemaroMen with Rice Bails. 1935 Boar Year Post Card. Sponsored by Naniwa Zeirokuan. Addressed on back to Uchida Motokazu of Uchida Art Company. 8.9 x 14.2 cm

Kobayashi Shigemaro

Men with Rice Bails. 1935 Boar Year Post Card. Sponsored by Naniwa Zeirokuan. Addressed on back to Uchida Motokazu of Uchida Art Company. 8.9 x 14.2 cm

 
Kotozuka  Eiichi (1906-1979)Published bt Matsukyu. 1950s. 13.8 x 9.0 cm

Kotozuka Eiichi (1906-1979)

Published bt Matsukyu. 1950s. 13.8 x 9.0 cm

 
Attributed to Kotozuka EiichiShitennō-ji, Osaka. Published by Matsukyu (T. Tokuriki back). Mailed 1968. 13.9 x 9.0 cm

Attributed to Kotozuka Eiichi

Shitennō-ji, Osaka. Published by Matsukyu (T. Tokuriki back). Mailed 1968. 13.9 x 9.0 cm

Kotozuka  Eiichi (1906-1979)Hankyu Building in Osaka.  Published by Matsukyu (T. Tokuriki back). Undated (after 1945). 13.8 x 9.0 cm.

Kotozuka Eiichi (1906-1979)

Hankyu Building in Osaka. Published by Matsukyu (T. Tokuriki back). Undated (after 1945). 13.8 x 9.0 cm.

Kotozuka  Eiichi (1906-1979)Kitano Shrine in Kyoto. Published by Matsukyu (T.Tokuriki back). Undated (after 1945). 14.0 x 9.1 cm.

Kotozuka Eiichi (1906-1979)

Kitano Shrine in Kyoto. Published by Matsukyu (T.Tokuriki back). Undated (after 1945). 14.0 x 9.1 cm.

 

Kotozuka Eiichi (1906-1979)

Osaka Castle (Suisho Bridge in foreground). (T. Tokuriki Back). 13.9 x 8.9 cm

Osaka Park along Nakajima. (T. Tokuriki Back). 13.9 x 9.1 cm

Kotozuka Eiichi (1906-1979)

Osaka Castle, Kobayashi Exit. (T. Tokuriki Back). 13.9 x 9.0 cm

 

Kuriyama Shigura (1912-2010)

Bonsai and Screen. From Han-no-kai Sosaku Hanga Postcard exchange (album #19; 1953. Addresssed to Hosokawa Saichiro. 9.0 x 14.2 cm

 

Mabuchi Tōru (1920-1994)

New Years Postcard for 1958. 10.1 x 14.1 cm

Mabuchi Tōru (1920-1994)

New Year Postcard for 1961. 10.2 x 14.2 cm

Mabuchi Tōru (1920-1994)

New Year Postcard for 1963. 10.2 x 14.2 cm

 

Mabuchi Tōru (1920-1994)

New Year Postcard for 1965. 10.2 x 14.2 cm

Mabuchi Tōru (1920-1994)

1979 New Year Postcard. 9.5 x 14.4 cm 72 dpi.png

Machida Kyokuko (1879-1967) Commercial new year card for year of the rooster. Published by Shoseido, Tokyo. 1921 or 1933. 8.8 x 14.1 cm

Machida Kyokuko (1879-1967)

Commercial new year card for year of the rooster. Published by Shoseido, Tokyo. 1921 or 1933. 8.8 x 14.1 cm

 
Matsumoto Shisui (1887-1972)A hot spring in early summer. Jozankei Hokkaido. Undated. 9.0 x 14.4 cm

Matsumoto Shisui (1887-1972)

A hot spring in early summer. Jozankei Hokkaido. Undated. 9.0 x 14.4 cm

Matsuno Sōfū (1899-1963)Dōjōji from Noted Scenes of Noh Plays Volume 2. Published by Unsodo. Undated (after 1945). 8.7 x 13.7 cm

Matsuno Sōfū (1899-1963)

Dōjōji from Noted Scenes of Noh Plays Volume 2. Published by Unsodo. Undated (after 1945). 8.7 x 13.7 cm

Matsuno Sōfū (1899-1963)Shuntokumaru from the play Yoroboshi. From Noted Scenes of Noh Plays Volume 2. Published by Unsodo. Undated (after 1945). 8.9 x 13.7 cm

Matsuno Sōfū (1899-1963)

Shuntokumaru from the play Yoroboshi. From Noted Scenes of Noh Plays Volume 4. Published by Unsodo. Undated (after 1945). 8.9 x 13.7 cm

 

Matsuno Sōfū (1899-1963)

Noh actor. Published by Unsodo. Undated (after 1945). 8.6 x 13.6 cm

Matsuno Sōfū (1899-1963)

Noh actor. Published by Unsodo (after 1945) 8.7 x 13.6 cm

Miyao ShigeoMonkey Bunraku Puppet. 1932. 9.0 x 13.9 cm

Miyao Shigeo

Monkey Bunraku Puppet. 1932. 9.0 x 13.9 cm

 
Miyao ShigeoTiger Year Postcard. 1938. 9.0 x 14.1 cm

Miyao Shigeo

Tiger Year Postcard. 1938. 9.0 x 14.1 cm

Mizuno Toshikata (1866-1908)Woman Reading a Book. Between 1900 and 1908. 9.0 x 14.0 cm

Mizuno Toshikata (1866-1908)

Woman Reading a Book. Between 1900 and 1908. 9.0 x 14.0 cm

Mori Tetsuzan (1775-1841)Peacock. Reproduction and miniaturization. Published by Shimbi Shoin, Tokyo. Between 1918 and 1933.  8.9 x 14.1 cm

Mori Tetsuzan (1775-1841)

Peacock. Reproduction and miniaturization. Published by Shimbi Shoin, Tokyo. Between 1918 and 1933. 8.9 x 14.1 cm

 

Postcard Set Envelope for Nagai

A postcard set of Prints by Nagai Hyōsai with accompanying haiku.

Nagai HyosaiSamurai. Haiku. 14.0 x 8.9 cm

Nagai Hyosai

Samurai. Haiku. 14.0 x 8.9 cm

 
Nagai HyosaiPersimmon. Haiku. 14.0 x 9.0 cm

Nagai Hyosai

Persimmon. Haiku. 14.0 x 9.0 cm

Nagai HyosaiPriest. Haiku. WB PC 14.1 x 9.0

Nagai Hyosai

Priest. Haiku. WB PC 14.1 x 9.0

 

 
Nagata Shunsui (1871-1944)Mt. Yoshino in Spring. Japan Travel Bureau. Published by Kyoto Hanga.  Undated. 14.3 x 8.8 cm

Nagata Shunsui (1871-1944)

Mt. Yoshino in Spring. Japan Travel Bureau. Published by Kyoto Hanga. Undated. 14.3 x 8.8 cm

Nakamura Fusetsu (1886-1943)The Pond of Hibiya Park, From Six Views of Tokyo in the Curved Line Aesthetic. Published by Shimbikwai. Between 1900-1907. 13.9 x 8.9 cm

Nakamura Fusetsu (1886-1943)

The Pond of Hibiya Park, From Six Views of Tokyo in the Curved Line Aesthetic. Published by Shimbikwai. Between 1900-1907. 13.9 x 8.9 cm

Nakamura Fusetsu (1886-1943)The Walk in Front of the Yūshū-kan. From Six Views of Tokyo in the Curved Line Aesthetic.  Published by Shimbikwai. Between 1900-1907. 14.0 x 8.9 cm

Nakamura Fusetsu (1886-1943)

The Walk in Front of the Yūshū-kan. From Six Views of Tokyo in the Curved Line Aesthetic. Published by Shimbikwai. Between 1900-1907. 14.0 x 8.9 cm

 
 
Nakamura Fusetsu (1886-1943)The Fair Breeze in Front of the Akamon.  From Six Views of Tokyo in the Curved Line Aesthetic.  Published by Shimbikwai. Between 1900-1907. 13.9 x 9.0 cm

Nakamura Fusetsu (1886-1943)

The Fair Breeze in Front of the Akamon. From Six Views of Tokyo in the Curved Line Aesthetic. Published by Shimbikwai. Between 1900-1907. 13.9 x 9.0 cm

Nakamura Fusetsu (1886-1943)The Cherry Blossoms of Kiyomizu-dō at Ueno. From Six Views of Tokyo in the Curved Line Aesthetic. Published by Sunbikai before 1933.  9.0 x 14.0 cm

Nakamura Fusetsu (1886-1943)

The Cherry Blossoms of Kiyomizu-dō at Ueno. From Six Views of Tokyo in the Curved Line Aesthetic. Published by Sunbikai before 1933. 9.0 x 14.0 cm

 
Nakamura Fusetsu (1886-1943)The Main Gate of Zōjō-ji in Snow. Published by Shimbikwai, Tokyo. Between 1900-1907. 14.1 x 9.1 cm

Nakamura Fusetsu (1886-1943)

The Main Gate of Zōjō-ji in Snow. Published by Shimbikwai, Tokyo. Between 1900-1907. 14.1 x 9.1 cm

 
Nakazawa Hiromitsu (1874-1964)Tasting: High Class Lady (mikaku: reijo) from the series Beautiful Women and the Senses (bijin to kankaku). Published by Sumbikwai. 1906. 9.0 x 14.0 cm

Nakazawa Hiromitsu (1874-1964)

Tasting: High Class Lady (mikaku: reijo) from the series Beautiful Women and the Senses (bijin to kankaku). Published by Sumbikwai. 1906. 9.0 x 14.0 cm

Shunsen Natori (1886-1960)Kagaribi (Bon Fire). Nakamura Jakuemon as a female warrior. Between 1918 and 1933. 8.8 x 14.2 cm

Natori Shunsen (1886-1960)

Kagaribi (Bon Fire). Nakamura Jakuemon as a female warrior. Between 1918 and 1933. 8.8 x 14.2 cm

Natori Shunsen (1886-1960)

Onoe Kikugorō V from Natori Shunsen's New Entertainment Postcards. Published by Shibakoen Genbunsha. Between 1900 and 1907. 9.1 x 14.2 cm

 
Noguchi KenjiroAzaleas in Unzen National Park. Japan Travel Bureau. Published by Kyoto Hanga. Undated. 14.6 x 9.2 cm

Noguchi Kenjiro

Azaleas in Unzen National Park. Japan Travel Bureau. Published by Kyoto Hanga. Undated. 14.6 x 9.2 cm

Noguchi Kenjiro (1898-1947)

Unzen at Dawn. Japanese Government Railways. 1918-1933 back. 13.9 x 9.0 cm (Another copy can be viewed in Gallery 9F)

Ogyu Tesen (1882-1945)

Morning over Tomo Islands and Bay. 1933-1945 back. Hiroshima Railway Bureau. 13.8 x 9.1 cm (Another copy can be viewed in Gallery 9F)

 
Okuyama Gihachirō (1907-1981)Ferry. Undated (after 1945). 8.6 x 14.1 cm

Okuyama Gihachirō (1907-1981)

Ferry. Undated (after 1945). 8.6 x 14.1 cm

 
 
Onogahara Tatsuji (1924-2007)Miyagawa Riverbanks. From postcard set Hida Takayama.  Mori Doshun  supervising editor. Published by Fujiya. 1966-1972. 15.1 x 10.3 cm [See Back]

Onogahara Tatsuji (1924-2007)

Miyagawa Riverbanks. From postcard set Hida Takayama. Mori Doshun supervising editor. Published by Fujiya. 1966-1972. 15.1 x 10.3 cm [See Back]

Otani Kazuyoshi (1943-1997)

New Year Postcard for 2002. 10.1 x 14.8 cm

 
Satohisa (1894-1982)Undated (after 1945). 3.4 x 8.8 cm

Satohisa (1894-1982)

Undated (after 1945). 3.4 x 8.8 cm

 
Sentaro Iwata (1901-1974)Yayoi in Kagami Jishi (Lady in Waiting). For Kagura at Kitano Tenjin Shrine (Kitano Tenmangū) in Kyoto.  Between (1933-1945). 9.0 x 14.1 cm

Sentaro Iwata (1901-1974)

Yayoi in Kagami Jishi (Lady in Waiting). For Kagura at Kitano Tenjin Shrine (Kitano Tenmangū) in Kyoto. Between (1933-1945). 9.0 x 14.1 cm

Shinsui TanakaDressed up for the November festival of children shrine visiting. 1930s. 9.1 x 14.1 cm.

Shinsui Tanaka

Dressed up for the November festival of children shrine visiting. 1930s. 9.1 x 14.1 cm.

ShōmasaNara Sarusawa. 1960. 9.0 x 13.5cm

Shōmasa

Nara Sarusawa. 1960. 9.0 x 13.5cm

Shuzan Tobita  (1877-1945)

Mount Washu near Shimotsui. 1933-1945 back. Hiroshima Railway Bureau. 9.1 x 14.1 cm (Another copy is visible in Gallery 9F)

 
Suzuki Shonen (1849-1918)Dragon New Year Card. 1916 or perhaps 1904. 8.9 x 13.8 cm

Suzuki Shonen (1849-1918)

Dragon New Year Card. 1916 or perhaps 1904. 8.9 x 13.8 cm

Takahashi Tasaburō (1904-1977)Daimonji Fire Festival, Kyoto. From Hanga Gion Maigi (Dancers in Kyoto). Published by Matsukyu (Tokuriki back).. 1950s-60s. 9.0 x 13.8 cm

Takahashi Tasaburō (1904-1977)

Daimonji Fire Festival, Kyoto. From Hanga Gion Maigi (Dancers in Kyoto). Published by Matsukyu (Tokuriki back).. 1950s-60s. 9.0 x 13.8 cm

Takahashi Tasaburō (1904-1977)From Hanga Gion Maigi (Dancers in Kyoto). 1961.  Published by Matsukyu (Tokuriki back).  8.9 x 13.8 cm

Takahashi Tasaburō (1904-1977)

From Hanga Gion Maigi (Dancers in Kyoto). 1961. Published by Matsukyu (Tokuriki back). 8.9 x 13.8 cm

Takamatsu HidenobuGreat Buddha at Daibutsuden. From the series The Old Capital Nara (nara no miyako). 1933-1945. 9.0 x 14.1 cm

Takamatsu Hidenobu

Great Buddha at Daibutsuden. From the series The Old Capital Nara (nara no miyako). 1933-1945. 9.0 x 14.1 cm

 
Takamatsu HidenobuBig Bell at the Daibutsuden. From the series The Old Capital Nara (nara no miyako). Between 1933 and 1945. 9.0 x 14.2 cm

Takamatsu Hidenobu

Big Bell at the Daibutsuden. From the series The Old Capital Nara (nara no miyako). Between 1933 and 1945. 9.0 x 14.2 cm

Takamatsu Hidenobu

Depiction of a Torii gate in Osaka. 9.2 x 14.4 cm

Tomioka Eisen (1864–1905)

Woman with Umbrellas. Postmarked 1903. 9.0 x 14.1 cm

 
Tomioka Eizen (1864-1905)Woman with Umbrella. 9.1 x 14.0 cm.

Tomioka Eisen (1864-1905)

Woman with Umbrella. 9.1 x 14.0 cm.

Torii Kiyosada (1844-1901)Unknown Actor as Princess Taima. Adapted from a larger kabuki print. Before 1945. 9.1 x 14.3 cm

Torii Kiyosada (1844-1901)

Unknown Actor as Princess Taima. Adapted from a larger kabuki print. Before 1945. 9.1 x 14.3 cm

Torii Tadakiyo IV (1875-1941)

Unidentified Kabuki Actor. Printed for Kagura with address Kyoto City, Kitano.
1933-45 back. 9.2 x 14.4 cm

 

 

Takeda S.

This is a postcard set by the artist Takeda S. who has yet to be further identified. A possible candidate is the sōsaku-hanga artist Takeda Shintarō (1886-1957)

Hand Printed Shodo Island Block Prints (tezuri shodoshima hanga). Postcard Set Envelope

Hand Printed Shodo Island Block Prints (tezuri shodoshima hanga). Postcard Set Envelope

Nadayama. Undated (after 1945). 13.5 x 9.5 cm

Nadayama. Undated (after 1945). 13.5 x 9.5 cm

 
Futagoura on Shōdo Island. Undated (after 1945). 13.7 x 9.6 cm

Futagoura on Shōdo Island. Undated (after 1945). 13.7 x 9.6 cm

Kankakei. Undated (after 1945). 13.8 x 9.6 cm

Kankakei. Undated (after 1945). 13.8 x 9.6 cm

Olive. Undated (after 1945). 13.6 x 9.8 cm

Olive. Undated (after 1945). 13.6 x 9.8 cm


Toyohara Chikanobu (AKA Yōshū Chikanobu) (1838–1912)

1928. 8.2 x 13.2 cm


 

This is set is by the artist Tusruzu Ishii (1887-1973) titled Gasshou Style Village Houses in Hida. It was published in the 1950-1970s.

14.6 x 10.4 cm

14.6 x 10.4 cm

14.7 x 10.4 cm

14.7 x 10.4 cm

 
 
14.7 x 10.4 cm

14.7 x 10.4 cm

10.4 x 14.6 cm

10.4 x 14.6 cm

 
14.7 x 10.4 cm

14.7 x 10.4 cm


 
Tsuchiya Koitsu (1879-1949)Ashinoko Gyakufuji. Published by Baba Nobuhiko. Undated (after 1945).13.5 x 8.8 cm

Tsuchiya Koitsu (1879-1949)

Ashinoko Gyakufuji. Published by Baba Nobuhiko. Undated (after 1945).13.5 x 8.8 cm

Tsuchiya Koitsu (1879-1949)Miyajima. Undated (after 1945). 13.6 x 8.7 cm

Tsuchiya Koitsu (1879-1949)

Miyajima. Undated (after 1945). 13.6 x 8.7 cm

 
Utagawa Kunimine (1861-1943)1901-1907 Back. 1906 cancel. 9.1 x 14.0 cm

Utagawa Kunimine (1861-1943)

1901-1907 Back. 1906 cancel. 9.1 x 14.0 cm

Utagawa Kunimine (1861-1943)1901-1907 back. 1906 cancel. 9.1 x 14.0 cm

Utagawa Kunimine (1861-1943)

1901-1907 back. 1906 cancel. 9.1 x 14.0 cm

Utagawa Kunimine (1861-1943)1901-1907 back. 1906 cancel. 9.1 x 14.0 cm

Utagawa Kunimine (1861-1943)

1901-1907 back. 1906 cancel. 9.1 x 14.0 cm

 
WakyosaiRearing Horse. 1950-1960s. Miniaturization of a larger print. 9.0 x 13.5 cm

Wakyosai

Rearing Horse. 1950-1960s. Miniaturization of a larger print. 9.0 x 13.5 cm

Yamakawa ShūhōFuji Musume from series Ten Dances. Between 1933 and 1945. 8.8 x 14.2 cm

Yamakawa Shūhō

Fuji Musume from series Ten Dances. Between 1933 and 1945. 8.8 x 14.2 cm

Yamakawa ShūhōDressed Up for the New Year. A portrait of a woman and Hagoita. Undated. 8.5 x 11.9 cm

Yamakawa Shūhō

Dressed Up for the New Year. A portrait of a woman and Hagoita. Undated. 8.5 x 11.9 cm

 
Yamakawa Shūhō (1898-1944)A Posture Dance on Stage. 1932. Published by Japan Travel Bureau. 14.0 x 8.9 cm

Yamakawa Shūhō (1898-1944)

A Posture Dance on Stage. 1932. Published by Japan Travel Bureau. 14.0 x 8.9 cm

Yazawa Gengetsu (1886-1952)

White Wings in Blue Inland Sea.. Hiroshima Railway Bureau. 1933-1945 back. 13.8 x 9.1 cm (Another copy can be viewed in Gallery 9F)

Yokoyama Taikan (1968-1958)Mt. Fuji and Cherry Blossoms. Undated. 13.7 x 9.3 cm

Yokoyama Taikan (1968-1958)

Mt. Fuji and Cherry Blossoms. Undated. 13.7 x 9.3 cm

 
Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950)Mailed 1911. 13.8 x 8.9 cm

Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950)

Mailed 1911. Published by Kobayashi Bunshichi. 13.8 x 8.9 cm

 

Yoshida Kyoko

Winter from the series Golden Pavilion of Four Seasons. Undated (blank back). 14.4 x 9.4 cm

Yoshida Kyoko

Summer from the series Golden Pavilion of Four Seasons. Undated (blank back). 14.5 x 9.4 cm

Yoshida Kyoko

Autumn from the series Golden Pavilion of Four Seasons. Undated (blank back). 14.5 x 9.4 cm

 
 
Yoshida Toshi  (1911-1995)Christmas & Boar New Year Card from artist and wife. Undated. 14.9 x 10.1 cm

Yoshida Toshi (1911-1995)

Christmas & Boar New Year Card from artist and wife. Undated. 14.9 x 10.1 cm

Yoshida Tsukasa (b. 1949)Snake New Year Card. 2001. 9.0 x  13.8 cm

Yoshida Tsukasa (b. 1949)

Snake New Year Card. 2001. 9.0 x 13.8 cm

Yoshida Tsukasa (b. 1949)Sheep New Year Greeting Card. 2003. 10.1 x 14.8 cm

Yoshida Tsukasa (b. 1949)

Sheep New Year Greeting Card. 2003. 10.1 x 14.8 cm

 

Yoshida Tsukasa (b. 1949)

Rabbit New Year Card. 10.1 x 14.8 cm

Yoshida Tsukasa (b. 1949)

Rabbit New Year Card. 10.0 x 14.8 cm

 
Yūki Somei (1875-1957)In Commemoration of the Coronation of Emperor Hirohito. 1928. 13.9 x 8.9 cm

Yūki Somei (1875-1957)

In Commemoration of the Coronation of Emperor Hirohito. 1928. 13.9 x 8.9 cm

 
Yumeji Takehisa (1884-1934)Image from Narrow Path of an Alley (1926). 1950-1965. 9.0 x 13.9 cm

Yumeji Takehisa (1884-1934)

Image from Narrow Path of an Alley (1926). 1950-1965. 9.0 x 13.9 cm


The following postcards have yet to be identified. Some have artist seals whereas others lack any identifying information. It is likely that many of the artists that contributed to woodblock postcards may never be identified. If you have any information that could assist in identifying the artists and/or publishers please contact us.

Unidentified artist Published by Takemura, Tokyo. Between 1933 and 1945.. 8.6 x 13.6 cm

Unidentified artist

Published by Takemura, Tokyo. Between 1933 and 1945.. 8.6 x 13.6 cm

Unidentified Artist

Oshichi, the Greengrocer's Daughter, in one of the Oshichi-Kichisamono kabuki plays. New Year card for the year of the Horse, 1918. 1907-1918 back. 8.9 x 14.0 cm

Unidentified artistTea Serving in Japanese Garden. Undated. 8.7 x 14.1 cm

Unidentified artist

Tea Serving in Japanese Garden. Undated. 8.7 x 14.1 cm

 
Unidentified artistUndated. 8.7 x 14.0 cm

Unidentified artist

Undated. 8.7 x 14.0 cm

Unidentified ArtistPublished by Sakurai-ya, Kyoto. Between 1933 and 1945. 8.8 x 13.8 cm

Unidentified Artist

Published by Sakurai-ya, Kyoto. Between 1933 and 1945. 8.8 x 13.8 cm

Unidentified artistMaiko and Kiyomizu-dera. Published by Sakurai-ya, Kyoto. Between 1933 and 1945. 9.1 x 14.0 cm

Unidentified artist

Maiko and Kiyomizu-dera. Published by Sakurai-ya, Kyoto. Between 1933 and 1945. 9.1 x 14.0 cm

 
Unidentified artistPublished by Shimbi Shoin, Tokyo. Between 1900 and 1907. 8.9 x 14.2 cm

Unidentified artist

Published by Shimbi Shoin, Tokyo. Between 1900 and 1907. 8.9 x 14.2 cm

Unidentified artistMaple Viewing. Published by Shueido.  1933-1945. 9.0 x 14.2 cm

Unidentified artist

Tsutenkyo Tofukuji Published by Shueido. 1933-1945. 9.0 x 14.2 cm

Unidentified ArtistBenzaiten. Published by Shinbi Shoin. Sent 1911. 9.0 x 13.9 cm

Unidentified Artist

Benzaiten. Published by Shinbi Shoin. Sent 1911. 9.0 x 13.9 cm

 
Unidentified artistA Girl Enjoying a New Year Pasttime. Between 1918 and 1933. 9.0 x 14.0 cm

Unidentified artist

A Girl Enjoying a New Year Pasttime. Between 1918 and 1933. 9.0 x 14.0 cm

Unidentified artistGreat Buddha at Daibutsuden. Published by Matsukyo (Tokuriki back). Between 1933 and 1045. 9.0 x 13.8 cm

Unidentified artist

Great Buddha at Daibutsuden. Published by Matsukyo (Tokuriki back). Between 1933 and 1045. 9.0 x 13.8 cm

Unidentified Artist

Village in Winter. 9.0 x 13.8 cm

 
 
Unidentified artistPlaying the Koto. Before 1933. 14.0 x 9.0 cm

Unidentified artist

Playing the Koto. Before 1933. 14.0 x 9.0 cm

 
Unidentified ArtistTea Ceremony Room (Soyotei). Published for the Kyoyamato Hotel. 14.0 x 9.0 cm

Unidentified Artist

Tea Ceremony Room (Soyotei). Published for the Kyoyamato Hotel. 14.0 x 9.0 cm

 
 
Unidentified ArtistRakuyaki Wares. Hotel Kyoyamato. 14.0 x 9.1 cm

Unidentified Artist

Rakuyaki Wares. Hotel Kyoyamato. 14.0 x 9.1 cm

Unidentified artistUndated (after 1945). 8.9 x 13.7 cm

Unidentified artist

Undated (after 1945). 8.9 x 13.7 cm

 
Unidentified artist China Store Near Kiyomizu-dera. Published by Matsukyu (Tokuriki back). Ka Riki Chakara seal. Undated (after 1945). 4.0 x 9.0 cm

Unidentified artist

China Store Near Kiyomizu-dera. Published by Matsukyu (Tokuriki back). Ka Riki Chakara seal. Undated (after 1945). 4.0 x 9.0 cm

 
 
Unidentified ArtistGreat View of Daibutsu “Buddha", Nara. Todaiji Published by Hyogensha. 1950s to 1960s. 14.9 x 10.3 cm

Unidentified Artist

Great View of Daibutsu “Buddha", Nara. Todaiji Published by Hyogensha. 1950s to 1960s. 14.9 x 10.3 cm

Unidentified Artist

Heian Shrine and Cherry Blossoms. 1920s. 9.0 x 13.9 cm

 
Unidentified artistGion Shirakawa. Published by Matsukyu (Tokuriki Back). 1Undated (after 1945). 13.9 x 9.0 cm

Unidentified artist

Gion Shirakawa. Published by Matsukyu (Tokuriki Back). 1Undated (after 1945). 13.9 x 9.0 cm

 
 
Unidentified artistGion Festival.  Published by Matsukyu (Tokuriki back). 14.0 x 9.0 cm. .jpg

Unidentified artist

Gion Festival. Published by Matsukyu (Tokuriki back). 14.0 x 9.0 cm. .jpg

Unidentified Artist

Yasaka Pagoda, Kyoto. Tokuriki back. 9.2 x 14.2 cm

 
Unidentified artistTeahouse at Kinkakuji. Published by Matsukyu (Tokuriki back). Undated (after 1945). 13.9 x 8.9 cm

Unidentified artist

Teahouse at Kinkakuji. Published by Matsukyu (Tokuriki back). Undated (after 1945). 13.9 x 8.9 cm

 
Unidentified artistTiger New year card. 1914. 9.0 x 14.1 cm.

Unidentified artist

Tiger New year card. 1914. 9.0 x 14.1 cm.

Unidentified artistNew Year Card Depicting a Tai Fish Pull Toy. Between 1933 and 1945. 8.6 x 14.0 cm

Unidentified artist

New Year Card Depicting a Tai Fish Pull Toy. Between 1933 and 1945. 8.6 x 14.0 cm

Unidentified ArtistRabbit New Year Postcard. Refers to the folk tale Kachi-kachi Yama 1939. 8.8 x 14.0 cm

Unidentified Artist

Rabbit New Year Postcard. Refers to the folk tale Kachi-kachi Yama 1939. 8.8 x 14.0 cm

 
Unidentified artistDachshund. A New Year Card. 1908. 9.2 x 14.1 cm

Unidentified artist

Dachshund. A New Year Card. 1908. 9.2 x 14.1 cm

Unidentified Artist Year of the Rabbit Postcard Depicting a Senjafuda. 1939. 9.0 x 14.1 cm

Unidentified Artist

Year of the Rabbit Postcard Depicting a Senjafuda. 1939. 9.0 x 14.1 cm

Unidentified ArtistRat Year New Year Card. 1936. 8.8 x 13.9 cm

Unidentified Artist

Rat Year New Year Card. 1936. 8.8 x 13.9 cm

 
Unidentified artist  Goat New Year Card. Likely 1931.

Unidentified artist

Unidentified ArtistGoat New Year Card Set. Probably 1931. 8.8 x 13.8 cm each

Unidentified Artist

Goat New Year Card Set. Probably 1931. 8.8 x 13.8 cm each

Unidentified artist

Unidentified artist

 
Unidentified ArtistUzumasa Ushi Matsuri (Ox Festival). 1937 New Year Card. Possibly produced for a business, Tokiwado Kobe. 14.2 x 9.0 cm.

Unidentified Artist

Uzumasa Ushi Matsuri (Ox Festival). 1937 New Year Card. Possibly produced for a business, Tokiwado Kobe. 14.2 x 9.0 cm.

Unidentified artistRusso-Japanese War. c1905. 13.7 x 9.1 cm

Unidentified artist

Russo-Japanese War. c1905. 13.7 x 9.1 cm

 
Unidentified ArtistHagoita depicting Hakuen (Ichikawa Danjūrō IX) in the play Shibaraku. Hakuen is the actor’s poetry name which translates to White Monkey. 1932 Monkey New Year Card. 9.0 x 14.2 cm

Unidentified Artist

Hagoita depicting Hakuen (Ichikawa Danjūrō IX) in the play Shibaraku. Hakuen is the actor’s poetry name which translates to White Monkey. 1932 Monkey New Year Card. 9.0 x 14.2 cm

Unidentified ArtistHagoita Illustrated with Watonai (Koxinga) and a Tiger. New Year Card. 1938. 9.1 x 14.3 cm

Unidentified Artist

Hagoita Illustrated with Watonai (Koxinga) and a Tiger. New Year Card. 1938. 9.1 x 14.3 cm

Unidentified artistHagoita with actor. Rabbit New Year card.  1939. 9.0 x 14.1 cm.

Unidentified artist

Hagoita with actor. Rabbit New Year card. 1939. 9.0 x 14.1 cm.

 
Unidentified ArtistOnoe Kikugorō VI in the role of Igami no Gonta in the Sushiya scene of Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura. Boar year 1935. 8.9 x 14.3 cm

Unidentified Artist

Onoe Kikugorō VI in the role of Igami no Gonta in the Sushiya scene of Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura. Boar year 1935. 8.9 x 14.3 cm

Unidentified artistBishamonten. 1907-1918. 8.9 x 14.0 cm

Unidentified artist

Bishamonten. 1907-1918. 8.9 x 14.0 cm

Unidentified ArtistTwo Chinese Men at Table. 3.6 x 5.6 cm

Unidentified Artist

Two Chinese Men at Table. 3.6 x 5.6 cm

Unidentified ArtistPostcard with Attached Rabbit Print. 1930 New Year Card.  9.0 x 14.0 cm

Unidentified Artist

Postcard with Attached Rabbit Print. 1930 New Year Card. 9.0 x 14.0 cm

 
Unidentified ArtistMonkey Show Barker. 1932 New year Card.  14.0 x 9.1 cm

Unidentified Artist

Monkey Show Barker. 1932 New year Card. 14.0 x 9.1 cm

Unidentified Artist

Goat New Year card. 1933-1945 back. 9.3 x 14.2 cm

Unidentified ArtistFine View of Wakakusa Yama Hills, Nara. Published by Hyogensha. 1950s-1960s. 14.8 x 10.2 cm

Unidentified Artist

Fine View of Wakakusa Yama Hills, Nara. Published by Hyogensha. 1950s-1960s. 14.8 x 10.2 cm

 

Envelope for Mountain Climbing Postcard set.

 

Unidentified Artist

Depiction of Mountain Climbers. 9.1 x 14.3 cm

 

Unidentified Artist

Depiction of Mountain Climbing.. 9.1 x 14.2 cm

 

Unidentified Artist

Mountain Climbing View. 8.9 x 14.2 cm


These postcards all share a back from the publisher Kobayashi Bunshichi. The collection’s Yoshida Hiroshi postcard (above) also has this back.

 
Postcard back from unidentified publisher.

Postcard back.

Unidentified artistFarmhouse at Dusk. Late Meiji Period. 13.9 x 8.9 cm.

Unidentified artist

Farmhouse at Dusk. Late Meiji Period. 13.9 x 8.9 cm

Unidentified artistBoats under the Moon.. Before 1933. 13.9 x 9.0 cm

Unidentified artist

Boats under the Moon. Before 1933. 13.9 x 9.0 cm

 
Unidentified artistSail Reflected on Water. Late Meiji. period.  8.9 x 13.9 cm

Unidentified artist

Sail Reflected on Water. Late Meiji. period. 8.9 x 13.9 cm

Unidentified artistTwo Boats at Sail. c.1905. 8.6 x 14.0 cm

Unidentified artist

Two Boats at Sail. c.1905. 8.6 x 14.0 cm

Unidentified ArtistThree Boats at Dusk. Undated. 8.5 x 14.0 cm

Unidentified Artist

Three Boats at Dusk. Undated. 8.5 x 14.0 cm

 

A perwar set of souvenir woodblock printed postcards by un unidentified artist. Published by Gahosha, Hongo, Tokyo.

 

Envelope for Cartes Postales, Prewar. 14.5 x 10.1 cm

 

Unidentified Artist.

Enoshima. Prewar. 13.6 x 8.8 cm

 

Unidentified Artist

Zushi. Prewar. 13.6 x 8.8 cm

 

Unidentified Artist

Imperial Palace. Prewar. 13.6 x 8.8 cm

Unidentified Artist

Asakusa. Prewar. 13.7 x 8.8 cm

Unidentified Artist

Mukojima. Prewar. 13.6 x 8.7 cm


Postcard set envelope. 10.1 x 18.5 cm

 

Kyoto no Nadokoro. A set of 4 postcards by an unidentified artist that were published by Sakuraiya after 1945.

8.9 x 14.0 cm

9.0 x 13.9 cm

9.0 x 14.0 cm

9.0 x 14.0 cm

 

Unidentified artistActor in the Kabuki Play Musume Dōjōji. Undated. 14.0 x 8.6 cm

Unidentified artist

Actor in the Kabuki Play Musume Dōjōji. Undated. 14.0 x 8.6 cm

Unidentified ArtistUndated. 13.6 x 8.6 cm

Unidentified Artist

Undated. 13.6 x 8.6 cm

 
Unidentified ArtistActor in the Kabuki Dance/Drama Ōmori Hikoshichi. Undated. 13.7 x 8.6 cm

Unidentified Artist

Actor in the Kabuki Dance/Drama Ōmori Hikoshichi. Undated. 13.7 x 8.6 cm

Unidentified artistActor Playing the Fox Kuzunoha in the Kabuki Play Ashiya Dōman Ōuchi Kagami. Undated. 13.6 x 8.7 cm

Unidentified artist

Actor Playing the Fox Kuzunoha in the Kabuki Play Ashiya Dōman Ōuchi Kagami. Undated. 13.6 x 8.7 cm

 

Unidentified Artist

Detail of the Sculpture of Bazara (Meikira) at Shin Yakushiji in Nara. 1950s-1960s. 12.6 x 14.6 cm

Unidentified Artist

Detail of Sculpture of Buddha at Yakushiji, Nara. 1950s-1960s. 10.5 x 14.8 cm.

 

Unidentified Artist

Sculpture of Sho-Kanzeon Bosatsu at Yakushiji, Nara. 10.8 x 14.9 cm

Unidentified Artist

East Tower at Yakushiji, Nara. 10.5 x 14.9 cm

Unidentified Artist

Angel from Bronze Openwork Suien on the East Tower at Yakushiji, Nara. 10.5 x 14.9 cm

 

Postcard Envelope. See interior text here.

Postcard Envelope. See interior text here.

 

This is a set of postcards from the 1970s featuring views of Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion Temple). The postcards and the envelope do not identify the artist(s).

 
 
Pine Tree  in the Shape of a Boat. 14.3 x 10.2 cm

Pine Tree in the Shape of a Boat. 14.3 x 10.2 cm

Main Gate. 10.1 x 14.2 cm

Main Gate. 10.1 x 14.2 cm

 
Ryūmon-baku Waterfall. 14.2 x 10.1 cm

Ryūmon-baku Waterfall. 14.2 x 10.1 cm

 
Sekka-tei Tea House. 14.2 x 10.1 cm

Sekka-tei Tea House. 14.2 x 10.1 cm

Kinkaku-ji in Winter. 14.3 x 10.1 cm

Kinkaku-ji in Winter. 14.3 x 10.1 cm

Kinkaku-ji in Autumn. 14.2 x 10.2 cm

Kinkaku-ji in Autumn. 14.2 x 10.2 cm