'The Border Crossing' by Ichiyōtei Yoshitaki - Japanese Woodblock Print Oban Table Lamp cracks and markings of its

cracks and markings of its previous life

The secret compartment is the most interesting thing about this

but to make it more practical to use the front panels have been modified to doors and internal shelves

176 x 22 x 214 (wxdxh cms)

Option 2 : Sheath Size 18

'The Border Crossing' by Ichiyōtei Yoshitaki - Japanese Woodblock Print Oban Table Lamp cracks and markings of itsThis 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