early 1854-1871; or "name changed to" used by artists when adopting a new nom de plume. Asazuma-bune... resembling silk embroideries from Azuma, or Eastern Japan. Azusa: catalpa, wood used for early.... Ebisu: one of the Seven Gods of Luck, guardian of fisherman. Edo: early name of Tôkyô and of the historical period 1600-1868. Edori-bon: early printed books with hand-colored illustrations. E-goyomi