Otsu-e Daikoku Shaving Fukurokuju - Antique Japanese Scroll

Japanese Antique Scroll with the Otsu-e 大津絵 theme of the god of longevity having his head shaved by a god of wealth Daikoku. This traditional Otsu-e subject suggests that even the gods can be vain. Box inscriptions "Toucho Tohabanouchi 頭長 十幅之内" and Geho no hashigozori 外法の梯子剃 " Ink and Mineral Pigments on Paper Signed: Murasakino Yoshikiyo Paper mounting Early 19th Century Dimensions: Mounting: 12.75" x 70.5" (width, height) Art: 11.75" x 39.5" (width, height) SKU- S-1048