Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) (Japan, 1786-1865) Triptych of prints, oban tate-e, Beauties strolling through the petals of cherry blossom trees. Signed Kunisada aratame nidaime Toyokuni ga. Publisher Minoya Chusuke. Circa 1844-1845. Collector's stamp on the reverse (Minor restorations). Dim. 37,9 x 25,8 cm Three beautiful women are enjoying a windy day admiring the cherry blossoms. One is carrying a bamboo branch with an origami bird attached, while the second is bending down to pick one up. Reference: A similar triptych held at Waseda University, Tokyo, no. 201-1967/1968/1969