Original Woodblock Print by Goyō c1918 "Woman Powdering Her Neck" LS#169 Jubako Hasui's prints epitomized the marriage

Hasui's prints epitomized the marriage of traditional craftsmanship with innovative design

The reverse of the figure still bears ink-painted decoration on the armor

The bowl of this cup is covered in makie gold

All hand painted in exquisite detail by a true master

Original Woodblock Print by Goyō c1918 "Woman Powdering Her Neck" LS#169 Jubako Hasui's prints epitomized the marriageGoy Hashiguchi () Woman Powdering Her Neck (1918) Considered one of the masterpieces of the Taish era shin hanga movement, this print captures a woman in an intimate, graceful moment, viewed from behind as she applies face powder to the nape of her neck. Goys refined linework, delicate color gradations, and masterful use of mica lend a soft, luminous atmosphere that heightens the sense of quiet elegance. First published in 1918 (Taish 7), the design