Meiji Emperor and Empress and Silk Production

by Chikashige (active circa 1869 - 1882)

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Meiji Emperor and Empress and Silk Production by Chikashige (active circa 1869 - 1882)

Original Chikashige (active circa 1869 - 1882) Japanese Woodblock Print
Meiji Emperor and Empress and Silk Production

Comments - Interesting image with a scene above showing beauties presenting silk products to the Meiji Emperor and Empress. One woman kneels beside an offering tray piled with rolls of silk fabric, while her companion carries a tray with twists of silk yarn. The image below shows a beauty at a loom weaving the silk thread into cloth. Beautifully detailed with embossing in the white kimono and the cloth and thread on the loom.

Artist - Chikashige (active circa 1869 - 1882)

Image Size - 9 3/8" x 14" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail. A couple small holes repaired from reverse. Some light toning at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Meiji Emperor and Empress and Silk Production by Chikashige (active circa 1869 - 1882)
Meiji Emperor and Empress and Silk Production by Chikashige (active circa 1869 - 1882)

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