Comments - Lovely triptych of the time honored Japanese tea ceremony. The beauty at left kneels before a brazier, carefully wiping a small tea cup. The three guests watch the ceremony quietly, kneeling with their hands in their laps. Beautiful color and detail in the women's kimono and obi. A beautiful interior setting with a niche at left holding a vase of flower before a hanging scroll, and the door opening onto an attractive garden. A wonderful subject, detailed with a burnished leaf pattern in the black obi and embossing in three of the kimono collars.

Artist - Toshikata (1866 - 1908)

Image Size - 14" x 27 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Horizontal center fold in each panel. Small losses at three top corners, a few holes, repaired, blends well. Slight creasing and soiling. Please see photos for details. Good overall.