Heian Era Beauty and Tea Ceremony

by Meiji era artist (not read)

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Heian Era Beauty and Tea Ceremony by Meiji era artist (not read)

Original Meiji era Japanese Woodblock Print
Heian Era Beauty and Tea Ceremony

A London Collection - This item is from an exceptional group of triptychs recently purchased from a London estate. The collection includes a significant number of rare designs – many that we have never sold or seen offered. The overall condition of the prints is outstanding with clean, bright subjects. There is almost no wear, soiling, or storage offsetting. Look for rare designs by Yoshitoshi, Chikanobu, Gekko and others. Shop the auctions marked “A London Collection” for an opportunity to add some especially rare triptychs to your collection.

Comments - Intriguing triptych depicting a Heian era noblewoman flanked by two contemporary beauties. The woman wear layers of elegant robes over red hakama pants, the fabric trailing gracefully on the floor behind her. She holds a poem slip on a folding fan, smiling as she looks back, her long hair flowing over her shoulder. The beauty at left is performing a tea ceremony, carefully mixing tea in a tea bowl with a whisk. A dipper rests across a container of water heating on a brazier, with a tea caddy and other implements nearby. At right, a kneeling beauty smiles back at the noblewoman, holding a black lacquer box tied with a green tasseled cord. The background is patterned with delicately embossed Genji symbols, and features and standing screen in the center and two beautiful floral arrangements. A lovely design with wonderful color and detail in the fabrics, and touches of burnishing.

Artist - Meiji era artist (not read)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 27 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three attached panels, backed with paper. Vertical center fold from album storage, will be shipped folded. Slight separation at ends of fold, one tiny hole on fold, repaired. Very slight soiling. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

Heian Era Beauty and Tea Ceremony by Meiji era artist (not read)
Heian Era Beauty and Tea Ceremony by Meiji era artist (not read)

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