Original Woodblock by Yamazaki Toshinobu of War Hero Saigo Takamori 1877 LS#212 Funadansu time-worn patina consistent with age

time-worn patina consistent with age and careful use

this tea pot and tea cup set remain in very good condition

5" overall

A band of upright lotus petals in turquoise and yellow encircles the base

This four-drawer masterpiece not only serves as a functional storage solution but also stands as a captivating piece of art

Original Woodblock by Yamazaki Toshinobu of War Hero Saigo Takamori 1877 LS#212 Funadansu time-worn patina consistent with ageKagoshima Sens Kiji (Record of the Kagoshima War)Heroic war print with Saig Takamori ( ) beneath a full moon A dynamic Meiji kassen e (battle print) by Yamazaki Toshinobu, depicting the rebel leader Saig Takamori ( ) standing resolute against a moonlit sky, powder smoke billowing behind him and fallen troops at his feet. Issued at the height of public fascination with the Satsuma Rebellion (1877), the sheet pairs theatrical colordeep indigo uniform,