Enter New Title Publisher: Doi Hangaten; Printer: Yokoi; Carver: Harada
A rosy glow pervades the image, presumably from lights inside the teahouse. Geishas are entering and leaving, both seen in profile like mirror images; a sense of calm and mystery prevails in this subtly handled scene - one of Koitsu's best.
Fan Painting with Peony and Fruit An exquisite fan painting mounted on soft grey silk. The colors of this delicate painting are rich and vibrant with outstanding detail throughout
Chinese Rank Badge An elaborately stitched embroidery depicting a peacock perched on a branch surrounded by flowers and waves The fabric is framed with green silk and gold wood. A civilian rank badge from the late Qing Dynasty, 1662-1911
Landscape with Trees and Boat A delicate painting in fine detail, with trees and boat in the foreground. Grey mists shrouds a town and mountains in the distance
Snow at Nezu-Gongen Shrine A woman and child walk towards the shrine in the winder landscape; beautiful colors of bright red, blue, purple and green against the winter snow
#289 - Flying Birds lovely, poetic print - birds fly towards the mountain and the little monk makes his way through the snow; below the accompanying poem in beautiful carving
