Framed Japanese "The Twelve Months" Oban by Toyokuni III - Ca 1850 Style - Wine Jars This culture changed dramatically with

This culture changed dramatically with modern Christianity in the early 20th century

Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and patina consistent with age and use

Dimensions: W120 x D7 x H120 cm

distressed green painted finish

Chinese gouache drawing on pith paper

Framed Japanese "The Twelve Months" Oban by Toyokuni III - Ca 1850 Style - Wine Jars This culture changed dramatically withA refined bijin ga sheet from Toyokuni III's celebrated series "The Twelve Months," showing two elegantly dressed women enjoying spring hanami beneath flowering cherry boughs. Patterns are crisply registered the indigo hemp leaf of one kimono set against a grey brocade with thundercloud and key fret motifs' evoking the chic, urban taste of late Edo. The print carries Toyokuni's late life signature " (Shichij Toyokuni hitsu) used after he turned