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 river, with blooming cherry trees on the opposite shore. A terrific Meiji era image with lively color, detailed with embossing in the white kimono collars.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 28" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three attached panels. Three vertical folds. A few holes, slight separation at ends of folds, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, ink bleeding, a few creases, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.