Comments - Attractive image of the Meiji Empress and her ladies-in-waiting in a palace interior. The empress sits on a platform at upper right as several women bow in greeting on the carpet below. At lower left, a beauty holds a puppet of a man waving a pole, smiling over her shoulder at her companions. She wears an olive green kimono patterned with white blossoms over a pink under robe, her hair adorned with clusters of metallic silver flowers. The room opens onto a garden at night, with two arches of greenery and red blossoms visible. Vibrantly colored with handsome detail in the elegant clothing and furnishings. Includes embossing in the white kimono trim.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 28"

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. A few small holes, repaired. Wrinkling, slight soiling. Please see photos for details. d