This is an original 1922 monochrome halftone print of two pieces by Japanese
ukiyo-e artist Suzuki Harunobu from the series
Social Customs of the Four Seasons. The left depicts two girls on a balcony, preparing to enter a room. The other shows a young girl being brought to a temple for the
Miyamairi naming ceremony.
CONDITION
This 89+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.
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Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Monochrome
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Grade: Very Fine ++
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Dimensions: Approximately 12 x 8 inches; 30 x 20 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
Period Paper is pleased to offered a collection of color and monochrome halftone prints of pieces by famous Japanese ukiyo-e artists such as Hiroshige and Yeizan. The collection was the first American edition, and themes include Japanese life, actors and actresses, courtesans and other fascinating depictions of the Edo Period.
Keywords specific to this image: April, kimono
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