Mai ougi (Fan for Japanese Dance) Woodblock print From One Hundred Famous Views

From One Hundred Famous Views of Edo

Image size: 17 and 1/2 by 15 inches (44

Paper size: 7 and 3/4 inches by 5 and 1/2 inches (19

Printed in 1983

printer's name in Japanese)

Mai ougi (Fan for Japanese Dance) Woodblock print From One Hundred Famous ViewsExtremely rare woodblock print "Mai Ougi" (Fan for Japanese Dance) is by Shinmei Kato (1910 1998). (Mai ougi) is a folding fan used in Japanese dances. This is a gorgeous Bijin ga woodblock print with spectacular colors. The background is printed in gold mica. Her kimono, make up, and nail polish are soft pink color like a cherry blossom. And these add a precious and fresh atmosphere to this beautiful print. Published by Takamizawa. The title "Mai