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