Comments - Attractive triptych depicting ladies of the Imperial Court practicing sericulture. At right, beauties use feathers to transfer eggs onto a sheet of paper on a black lacquer tray. In the center, women chop mulberry leaves to feed the silkworms, with several beauties at left scattering the leaves over wicker trays. At bottom left, two women pluck cocoons and put them into a large basket. At upper right, the cocoons are boiled in water to release the silk thread, which is wound onto wheels. The rooms overlook a beautiful garden with a bridge over a pond and colorful flowers sheltered beneath a checked canopy. A wonderful look at this age-old process, nicely colored and detailed with embossing in the white kimono.

Artist - Hiroshige III (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 28 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. A few holes and small tears, repaired. Slight soiling, a few creases and small stains. Please see photos for details. Good overall.