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Date: 1888
Size: O-ban
Impression: Good
Condition: Good
Detail: Slight browning / Small notations on margin
This artwork portrays a attendant working at a Kyoto restaurant during the Meiji period. The title Okigatsukiso implies being thoughtful and paying close attention to every detail. Shown preparing for an evening banquet, the woman carefully checks the flame and wick of the lantern in her hand. Her composed posture radiates hospitality and the sophisticated charm of Kyoto attendants. With delicate rendering of her fingertips and graceful movements, the piece beautifully depicts the subtle art of professional hospitality. Shopping Guide & Information