Creating Bonseki - Lovely triptych of young beauties practicing the art of bonseki, creating miniature landscapes on black lacquer trays using white sand, pebbles, and small rocks. The kneeling beauty at center uses a feather to add details to the sand, other tools and supplies for bonseki laid out around her. A completed scene sits on the low table behind her. The women are elegantly attired in beautifully colored and patterned kimono. A charming look at this ancient Japanese art form with fine burnished detail in the hair and black lacquer trays, and embossing in the white kimono trim.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 28 1/8"

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with somewhat stiff paper. Slight creasing along sides of panels. Faint toning at edges, slight soiling. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.