Antique Meji Period Woodblock Print with Figures in Traditional Costume: C19th Japan Needlepoint with a couple of light

with a couple of light stains and a few small historic mends

probably Turkey in the first half of the 19th century

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It is is good antique condition with some rubs and losses to surface of velvet around frame

Measurements: 132cm W X 190cm L

Antique Meji Period Woodblock Print with Figures in Traditional Costume: C19th Japan Needlepoint with a couple of lightItem Details. Dating from the late Meji (1868 1910) period this wonderfully detailed handmade woodblock print. With fine detailing and embossed patterned areas to give texture and add interest. Depicting two male figures of importance surrounded by serving woman offering food and adding interest to the scene. They seem to be on a terrace or balcony overlooking the sea with mountains in the background, the top of the print has patterned blinds