Framed Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada - Edo Period Origin - Korea If they are painted it

If they are painted it is usually just the front and two sides

These bowls were made using the lost wax casting technique also known as cire perdue

It has been framed in an old gilt frame

the hand-painted design adds a touch of nostalgia to any space

Framed Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada - Edo Period Origin - Korea If they are painted itWoodblock print by artist Utagawa Kunisada (1786 1864) depicting a young girl handing over a black lacquer box and a message from Prince Genji his mistress, a bijin (a beautiful person) from 'Chapter 48: Sawarabi' from the series 'The Color Print Contest of a Modern Genji' (Ima Genji Nishiki e Awase Sawarabi) first published in 1853. Utagawa Kunisada was a well renowned successful woodblock designer of the Ukiyo e period of printing. He also went by