Artist: (attr. to) Kobayashi TOSHIMITSU (fl. c. 1875-95)Title: The Tortoise of a Thousand YearsSeries: Preparatory drawing for a double-page book illustrationDate: c. 1880sMedium: Black ink and red underdrawing on thin paperSize/Format: hanshibon (c. 7" x 10")Description: Three women on a beach gathered around kind of a barrel; one of them is pointing to an old man riding on a tortoise swimming in the stormy sea. The long tail identifies the animal as the “Tortoise of a thousand years” (Japanese: ’Minogame’), one of the four supernatural animals of Chinese mythology and a symbol of longevity; the man most likely being a ‘Sennin” or: Immortal.Condition: Fine.Reserve: $480.00Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $60.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.Europe: Flat-rate of $40.00 to anywhere within Europe. International: Flat-rate of $60.00 to anywhere else in the world.International shipping may be subject to VAT. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.Location: This item ships from GermanyYour purchase is protected:Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.