JAPAN, Meiji era (1868-1912) Ink and colour painting on silk, mounted in a vertical scroll, representing the four traditional social classes or categories of Japan, with, from top to bottom in order of importance, warriors (samurai and civil servants), peasants, craftsmen and merchants. H. 112 cm and W. 43 cm (view); H. 154 cm and W. 51 cm (total) Mottling, wear, stains and folds.