Iizuka Hosai I, II and Rokansai are creating shinpukuiri mekago

From left: Iizuka Rokansai, Iizuka Hosai I and Iizuka Hosai II.
The Iizuka Family who became widely known in Tochigi city arrived in Tokyo in 1910. Hōsai I (Hō’ō, 1851-1916), Hōsai II (1872-1934) and Yanosuke (Rōkansai, 1890-1958) created the set of Shinpukuiri mekago baskets for storing clothing offered to the gods used during the ceremonial festival celebrating the succession of the Taishō Emperor.