Original Woodblock Print by Goyō c1918 "Woman Powdering Her Neck" LS#169 Jubako Made with old world craftsmanship

Made with old world craftsmanship with wooden pin lap joint construction

conical helmet was designed to protect Edo-period firemen—known as hikeshi—from falling embers during intense urban fires

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

whose name appears in the rightmost column of the text block

symbolizing a link between heaven and earth

Original Woodblock Print by Goyō c1918 "Woman Powdering Her Neck" LS#169 Jubako Made with old world craftsmanshipGoy 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