Posted by Lorraine L. on May 24, 2001 at 02:32:47:
Hi,
I need help on identifying an embossed or a raised seal on several Hiroshige Great Tokaido woodblock prints. I have looked at several books and web sites and can't find any reference to what this seal may represent. I don't think it is a watermark. Is this a publisher's seal and is this unusual? The seal is actually impressed in the paper for a raised effect. It is present on the Hiroshige Okitsu, Totsuka and Hiratsuka prints.
(image can be viewed at: http://members.aol.com/lilenray/seals.jpg)
I also would appreciate any information on who may have published the prints I own and if the blue spots can be removed. All the prints except the Tokaido Hiratsuka appear to have a mica pigment.
images can be viewed at:
http://members.aol.com/lilenray/station2.jpg
http://members.aol.com/lilenray/station18.jpg
http://members.aol.com/lilenray/okitsu.jpg
http://members.aol.com/lilenray/hiratsuka.jpg
http://members.aol.com/lilenray/omaya.jpg
Thank you for any assistance you can provide.
Lorraine