Antique Japanese Color Woodblock Print Bijin-ga Woman Fan Taisho Showa Japan

Antique Japanese color woodblock print depicting an elegant woman in kimono within a large fan-shaped composition.

The print has a striking green background with delicate black linework and touches of red and blue. An artist's inscription and red seal are visible at the lower right, although the artist has not yet been positively identified.

Details:

• Artist: Unidentified / attribution unknown
• Medium: A beautiful small-format work , Color woodblock print
• Subject: Bijin-ga / Japanese woman / Fan
• Country of Origin: Japan
• Material: Thin Japanese paper
• Size: 10.5 × 15 cm
• Approx. size: 4.13 × 5.91 inches
• Orientation: Portrait
• Artist inscription and red seal at lower right
• Period: Likely early 20th century / Taisho–early Showa style

The reverse shows the colors and impression through the thin paper, which is consistent with traditional Japanese printing, although the reverse alone is not sufficient to authenticate the printing method or artist.

Condition:

Antique condition with natural age-related toning and light wear. Please examine the photographs carefully for exact condition.