Original Kobayashi Kiyochika Woodblock Print "Weeping Russian Wives" Russo-Japanese War 1904 LS#098 Tools 5" in diameter (30

5" in diameter (30

A vase of genuine decorative ambition — the combination of Dai Nippon mark

The Aorigata shape has a kozuka-hitsu-ana on the left front and a skillful engraving of the God of War (Hachiman) holding his traditional sword and storehouse in his hands surrounded by gold in layed leaves with a face of silver

or the abbreviated shorthand typical of registered working boats

accentuating the basket-like texture

Original Kobayashi Kiyochika Woodblock Print "Weeping Russian Wives" Russo-Japanese War 1904 LS#098 Tools 5" in diameter (30Kobayashi Kiyochika (, 18471915) Weeping Russian Wives, from Nihon Banzai Hyakusen Hyakush () Antique Japanese Meiji Era, 1904 This series dates from the Russo Japanese War of 19045, depicting scenes typical of Japanese propaganda for the period. Many similar prints were produced over the course of the war by other artists, but this series stands out as its creator, Kobayashi Kiyochika (18471915), was not only an extremely accomplished and versatile