Framed Triptych Woodblock Print By Chikanobu - Ca 1890 Sideboards it will be discarded as

it will be discarded as repairs were not permitted according to the ancient traditions

This particular piece has delicate border carvings and a wonderful rich patina

208 x 50 x 146 (wxdxh cms)

This darker cobalt shade of blue is often called Hongwu blue with originals made during Emperor Hongwu's reign (1368-1398)

Framed Triptych Woodblock Print By Chikanobu - Ca 1890 Sideboards it will be discarded asFramed Original Triptych Woodblock Print Toyohara Chikanobu Ca 1890 "Meiji Empress on Pleasure Boat" Publisher Ohkura Magobei Kaika Goyuran no Zu" Meiji Empress and court ladies are on pleasure boats looking at spring flowers in full bloom. The large red carp in the water are waiting for food. Individual print sizes 21 x 34 (WxH cms) x 3 prints Supplied in a Matt Black Wooden Frame. From Japan 87 x 1 x 54. 5 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except