Kunisada 1st and 2nd Gen : Distinguishing features in mei.

[peterqu]

Iida san from Iidakoendo ,a well known dealer in Tokyo kindly prepared the attached aid to illustrate the easily distinguishable features in the mei of the 1st and second generation Shinkai.Allow me to elaborate a little for the benefit of all. Nihon to Koza records that Shinkai is the eldest son of shodai Kunisada and is the second generation of Izumi no Kami.In the beginning he inscribed IZUMI NO KAMI KUNISADA in the same manner as his father .There are, however, some subtle differences in the mei which will be seen from the attachment.It will be noticed that the tagane that have been circled point downwards and to the left for the second generation whilst for the first ,the circled tagane angles to the left and the other points downwards. From 1672 he signed Inoue Shinkai.If anyone is ever in Tokyo I would recommend a visit to Iida san's shop.It is easy to find and he speaks good English.Regards,

differences in mei ;1st and 2nd ge shinkai.pdf

[Jacques]

Hi,

 

It's well explained here :

 

http://www.shoubudou.co.jp/sinkuni.html

 

And here :

 

http://www.nihontocraft.com/Izumi_no_Ka ... a_mei.html

[cabowen]

I think it would be correct to title this "Kunisada 1st and 2nd generation..." There isn't a 2nd Shinkai.

[Brian]

Thanks for sharing Peter, useful info to remember.

I amended the title accordingly. A Shinkai search will still turn up the thread.

 

Brian