Comments - Handsome scene of members of the Imperial household raising silkworms. The Meiji Emperor sits in chair a bottom center, with the Empress standing behind him, looking down as a beauty uses chopsticks to move silkworm larvae about. At lower left, a beauty chops mulberry leaves to feed the silkworms while in the garden at upper left, women pick leaves from a mulberry tree. An interesting Meiji era look at the ancient art of sericulture, beautifully detailed with light embossing on the white kimono.
Artist - Meiji era artist (unsigned)
Image Size - 13 7/8" x 28 1/8"
Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Vertical fold at side of one panel. A couple wormholes, repaired. Slight soiling and ink bleeding. Please see photos for details.
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