Rare Meiji Textile Designs – Imperial Museum – Japan 1895

 
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A finely illustrated series of Meigi Japanese textile designs for Kimonos, Fabrics, Screens and Wallpapers. They were produced by the Imperial Museum (now Tokyo National Museum) and shows intriuing compilations of traditional Japanese designs merging with European influence. This was probably a one off publication by the museum, making them a unique example of East – West fusion. Fine quality colour printing – Colour Stencil Prints. C. 1895 65 cm x 53 cm

An unusual set of six framed late 19th Century Chinese school water colours on rice paper

Retaining their vibrant colours.

i) The Petition

ii) The Tea Service

iii) The Lesson

iv) The Wet Nurse

v) The Procession

vi) The Supplicant

30 cm x 38.5 cm