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A Japanese Meiji Period Woodblock Print depicting an Interior Scene, dated Meiji 18 (1885)

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Description

A Japanese Meiji period color woodblock print on paper, dated to Meiji 18 (1885). The print depicts an interior scene with two figures in traditional attire: a kneeling female figure in an elaborately patterned blue kimono adorned with cranes and clouds, holding a fan, and a seated male figure positioned behind her. Visible markings include a title cartouche at the top, extensive calligraphic text in the upper right, an artist’s signature/seal in the lower left, likely ‘Inoue Kei’, and a precise date stamp ‘明治十八年三月二十五日印’ (printed Meiji 18, March 25) in the lower right, alongside other seals.


Condition report:

Good overall condition for its age. The paper exhibits typical toning and minor creasing consistent with age and handling. Colors remain generally vibrant. Ink bleed-through is visible on the verso, which is common for woodblock prints of this period.