It is essentially the favourite flower of the upper classes in Japan, yet play an important part in the art of the country.
The Peony. Summer flowers of Japan.
Tag: Japan Costume
A Koto player. Japanese musical instrument
The koto is the most important of Japanese musical instruments
Utagawa Toyokuni. Master of the Ukiyo-e style.
A brilliant artist of high repute in his day. Some of his prints, especially the earlier ones, are of distinguished quality.
Japanese noblewomen with child in 1810.
Japanese Noblewomen with child in court dress by Franz von Siebold
Japanese Nobleman in court dress, 1810.
Japanese nobleman with states clothing by Franz von Siebold
Japanese citizens. Traditional clothing 1810.
Japanese citizens in traditional clothing about 1810, by Franz von Siebold.
Japanese woman with high rank.
Nippon by Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866). Illustration: Kawahara Keiga.