Landscape with Trees and Boat A delicate painting in fine brush strokes Trees and a small open boat in the foreground, with mist shrouding distant town and mountains.
Landscape with Trees and Boat A delicate painting in fine detail, with trees and boat in the foreground. Grey mists shrouds a town and mountains in the distance
Dragonfly, Praying Mantis and Chrysanthemums Praying Mantis and Dragonfly hover over a group of flowering Chrysanthemums, an exquisite painting on silk Painting is mounted on soft ecru silk
Fan Painting with Peony and Fruit An exquisite fan painting mounted on soft grey silk. The colors of this delicate painting are rich and vibrant with outstanding detail throughout
Enter New Title Publisher: Doi Hangaten; Printer: Yokoi; Carver: Harada
A rosy glow pervades the image, presumably from lights inside the teahouse. Geishas are entering and leaving, both seen in profile like mirror images; a sense of calm and mystery prevails in this subtly handled scene - one of Koitsu's best.
Chinese Rank Badge An elaborately stitched embroidery depicting a peacock perched on a branch surrounded by flowers and waves The fabric is framed with green silk and gold wood. A civilian rank badge from the late Qing Dynasty, 1662-1911
Snow at Nezu-Gongen Shrine A woman and child walk towards the shrine in the winder landscape; beautiful colors of bright red, blue, purple and green against the winter snow
#430 - Professor Thoughtful Owl looks out searchingly, its body slightly tipped to one side and feathers slightly askew; Akiyama has created an expressive, appealing image
