Comments - Beautiful triptych depicting a ceremony at the Imperial Palace. The Meiji Emperor and Empress stand at right, surrounded by the ladies of the court. In the center a beauty approaches carrying an offering tray stacked with graduated sake cups, the woman kneeling below her holding a sake server. A table covered with a blue floral cloth holds a tray with a miniature pine tree, red blossoms, and a small turtle with a flowing mossy tail. A vase nearby holds a colorful arrangement of peonies and cherry blossoms. The verandah overlooks a view of the rive, with blooming cherry trees on the opposite shore. A terrific Meiji era image with lively color and excellent detail, including delicate embossing in the white kimono collars.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 14" x 28" + margins

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Three panels, not attached at the seams. A few small holes at corners, repaired from reverse. Faint soiling and spotting in subject with light fading along edges. Minor rubbing and creasing in margins and at corners. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.