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Japanese Woodblock Print Lady-in-waiting Woman of the Hotoku Era by Mizuno Toshikata

Product ID: 23657

Description

Japanese woodblock print titled Lady-in-waiting: Woman of the Hotoku Era (1449-52), created by Mizuno Toshikata (1866-1908). This print is part of the series Thirty-six Selected Beauties (Sanjoroku kassen), which explores the daily lives, historical periods, and societal roles of women. Mizuno Toshikata, a prominent ukiyo-e artist of the Meiji period, is celebrated for his bijin-ga (prints of beautiful women). The subject features a lady-in-waiting dressed in ornate clothing, set against a serene backdrop detailed with wooden architecture and wisteria. The print measures 9 3/4 inches wide by 14 inches high and shows some areas of foxing and backing on the reverse side.

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