{"product_id":"utagawa-kunisada-ii-no-3-life-of-buddha","title":"Utagawa Kunisada II, \"No. 3 Life of Buddha\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this series of works by Kunisada II, the story of Prince Siddhartha (the historical Buddha in Japan) and his life journey to enlightenment is contextualized into modern day life in Edo-period Japan. Entitled “Life of the Buddha in Up-to-Date Magic Lantern Slides” (\u003cem\u003eShaka hasso ki imayo utsushi-e), \u003c\/em\u003eTokaido Arts is pleased to present all twenty-four of these marvelous designs from the entire series, all in excellent condition with vibrant colors. The works exhibited here exemplify the extraordinary ability of woodblock print artists such as Kunisada II turning ancient narratives into meticulous and captivating designs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries: Life of the Buddha in Up-to-Date Lantern Slides\u003cbr\u003eDate: 1860\u003cbr\u003eSize: Oban\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Tsujiokaya Bunsuke\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Trimming, binding holes and original album backing, otherwise excellent\/fine color and condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrame Shown: 16\" x 24\" x 1\/2\", Classic Wood, Clear Walnut\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUtagawa Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) \u003c\/strong\u003ewas a pupil of Utagawa Kunisada (a.k.a. Toyokuni III) and took over the Utagawa school following his master's death in 1865. He is also known as Toyokuni IV.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ukiyo-e","offers":[{"title":"Print Only (No Mat)","offer_id":48168036794520,"sku":"TA03022026003","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Custom Matting 16\" x 24\" (no charge)","offer_id":48168036827288,"sku":"TA03022026003M","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/6130\/4472\/files\/Kunisada-II-Life-Buddha-3.jpg?v=1771962093","url":"https:\/\/tokaidoarts.com\/products\/utagawa-kunisada-ii-no-3-life-of-buddha","provider":"Tokaido Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}