This antique woodblock print is full of activity for the cherry blossom festival procession or parade. I count 18 young women behind 2 youthful samurai carrying and escorting a sedan chair. (These processions are wonderful and they still have them today. They wend their way through the narrow streets, musical instruments blaring and people dancing as they go. Food vendors everywhere.) Their lady sits inside. Again cherry blossoms everywhere. Seal mark of artist. This is a dyptich (double prin ...click for details
This one is really fun, yet another refined way to celebrate the cherry blossom festival. The ladies are composing poetry (usually haiku) and writing them onto fans, which are then floated in the water and drift down stream. Again cherry blossoms everywhere. Seal mark of artist. This is an original dyptich (double print) of a cherry blossom festival about 14 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches. Very good condition with a faint faint stain in the middle.
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The Japanese go to considerable lengths to amuse their children as this print shows. A young girl is seated in a boat shaped wagon on wheels, with 2 smaller children along side. A young woman pulls the wagon while the master looks on. A 3rd adult is holding a gift box. Seal mark of artist. This is a dyptich (double print) of a cherry blossom festival celebration; about 14 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches. Very good condition with a light stain in the middle. Versatile size.
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