Antique 19th-Century Japanese Ukiyo-e Sumi-e Painting: Elegant Geisha with Incense Burner – Utagawa Kuniyoshi School, Framed in Rosewood

Step into the enchanting "floating world" of Edo Japan with this exquisite antique bijin-ga painting, circa 1850, from the esteemed Utagawa Kuniyoshi school. Rendered in delicate ink and watercolor on traditional washi rice paper, the composition captures a poised geisha in a moment of serene intimacy—adjusting her ornate shimada hairstyle while seated amid subtle luxury: a glowing incense burner, tea caddy, and lacquered box evoke the scented air of a pleasure district teahouse. Her flowing kosode robe, adorned with spiderweb motifs in lavender, green, and gold, shimmers with mica accents, showcasing masterful brushwork and soft gradations that rival Kuniyoshi's renowned beauties. Signed with the rare gō "Ōhara Yōshō" and bearing the Hōjun-dō publisher's seal, this hand-painted gem (not a mass-produced print) measures 12" x 18" sight, elegantly matted in silk and framed in 20th-century Brazilian rosewood (16.5" x 24.5" overall) with a brass J-hook for easy display. Very good condition with natural age patina; minor edge restoration enhances its vintage allure. A rare find for collectors of ukiyo-e, Japonisme, or Asian decorative arts—perfect for a study, bedroom, or gallery wall.