Palace Ceremony, 1868

by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

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Palace Ceremony, 1868 by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

Original Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) Japanese Woodblock Print
Palace Ceremony, 1868

Comments - Interesting scene of a ceremony taking place in a palace. A beauty dressed in men's formal court robes sits atop a platform at top, smiling as she looks down. At bottom, a beauty holds a long-handled sake server as she kneels beside two trays, one of which holds a stack of graduated red lacquer sake cups. A nobleman kneels behind her. Nicely detailed.

Artist - Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 9 1/2" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Remnants of paper hinge mounts at top edge. Wrinkling, rippling, slight toning and soiling. Please see photos for details.

Palace Ceremony, 1868 by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)
Palace Ceremony, 1868 by Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

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