Beauties Processing Silk, 1877

by Meiji era artist (unsigned)

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Beauties Processing Silk, 1877 by Meiji era artist (unsigned)

Original Meiji era Japanese Woodblock Print
Beauties Processing Silk, 1877

Comments - Interesting depiction of beauties engaged sericulture. In the center, women boil silkworm cocoons in water to release the silk thread, which is wound onto spools on a rack above. At lower left, a beauty holds a twist of silk thread. A colorful, nicely detailed design.

Artist - Meiji era artist (unsigned)

Image Size - 13 1/2" x 9"

Condition - This print with nice color and detail as shown. Backed with another print. Small repair, slight glue residue at top corners. Please see photos for details.

Beauties Processing Silk, 1877 by Meiji era artist (unsigned)
Beauties Processing Silk, 1877 by Meiji era artist (unsigned)

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