Original Kobayashi Kiyochika Woodblock Print "Weeping Russian Wives" Russo-Japanese War 1904 LS#098 Tools A characterful example of mid-Shōwa

A characterful example of mid-Shōwa Japanese textile craftsmanship

A vase of genuine decorative ambition — the combination of Dai Nippon mark

while discreet drawers and compartments house essentials

Bronze drawer and cabinet door pulls

The Aorigata shape has a kozuka-hitsu-ana on the left front and a skillful engraving of the God of War (Hachiman) holding his traditional sword and storehouse in his hands surrounded by gold in layed leaves with a face of silver

Original Kobayashi Kiyochika Woodblock Print "Weeping Russian Wives" Russo-Japanese War 1904 LS#098 Tools A characterful example of mid-ShōwaKobayashi Kiyochika (, 18471915) Weeping Russian Wives, from Nihon Banzai Hyakusen Hyakush () Antique Japanese Meiji Era, 1904 This series dates from the Russo Japanese War of 19045, depicting scenes typical of Japanese propaganda for the period. Many similar prints were produced over the course of the war by other artists, but this series stands out as its creator, Kobayashi Kiyochika (18471915), was not only an extremely accomplished and versatile