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Important Japanese Color Woodblock Triptych of the Imperial Family

About the Item

This iconic woodblock print by Chikanobu Toyohara (1838-1912), titled 'A Mirror of Japanese Nobility,' depicts Emperor Meiji, his consort, and the heir to the throne. It's reproduced in many books and scholarly journals (an impression is in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts). Printed in 1887 on three sheets of paper, this triptych is now mounted in a silk-wrapped mat and fitted in a giltwood frame painted red on the sides.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)Width: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1887
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: 1410291061432

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