Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | ?? ?? Chikanobu ?? ?????????? Festivities under the Plum Trees at Naka-no-cho in the New Yoshiwara ?? ?? ?? ?? ???? ?? ??? ??? ???? ??? ?? ??·?? 3?? ??? ??21?(1888) |
Artist Chikanobu Title The bustling crowds in Nakanomachi in the New Yoshiwara at plum blossom time Date March 1888 Publisher Naoba Shuhei Format Oban triptych (28" X 14") Comment Metallic pigment on the obi in the center; sheets backed and two attached. This is a charming scene with women in both Western and Japanese clothing styles. |