Comments - Attractive scene of women engaged in sericulture, the ancient art of producing silk. At lower left, a beauty kneels beside a tray of silkworm cocoons attached to small branches. At upper right, woman dressed in matching black and white checked kimono sit at a table boiling the cocoons to release the silk thread, which is wound onto a long reel above their heads. At left, another beauty carries a basket of mulberry leaves to feed the silkworms. An interesting design with vibrant color and nice detail.
Artist - Meiji era artist (unsigned)
Image Size - 14 1/8" x 9 1/4" + margins as shown
Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Small hole, repaired. A few light creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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