'The Border Crossing' by Ichiyōtei Yoshitaki - Japanese Woodblock Print Oban Table Lamp an undoubted luxury and status

an undoubted luxury and status symbol for a family

The pole hangers (saodoshi) are concealed and not covered by a metal plate showing this as an earlier piece

This late 19th century carved teak votive panel originates from Andhra Pradesh in South India and was traditionally made by tribal artisans to adorn the walls of village huts and small domestic shrines

176 x 22 x 214 (wxdxh cms)

'The Border Crossing' by Ichiyōtei Yoshitaki - Japanese Woodblock Print Oban Table Lamp an undoubted luxury and statusThis old Japanese woodblock oban print by Ichiytei Yoshitaki (18411899) entitled 'The Border Crossing' from the Rustic Genji series, 54 chapters, originally printed 1869. Yoshitaki was based in Osaka from the 1860's 80's and was the most prolific designer of kabuki prints of his time. Kabuki is a classical Japanese theater style known for its highly stylised performances. This example is a 19th century reprint. Depicted are two male kabuki actors