A large dragon on a pine tree is listening to the music. A beautiful Meiji A- copy surimono. Surimono are privately issued Japanese prints for special occasions. Since these were commissioned by a wealthy person or by a poet, they often included luxury details, such a metallic inks and elaborate embossing. Surimono typically were 8 x 9 inches (20.5 x 23 cm). Size 7.3 inches x 8.3 inches. Framed in gold metal frame size 14″ x 14″. If you do not want the frame. Contact me for adjusted price. Printed on a soft thick pliable Japanese paper; extensive crisp embossing on background cloud patterns, dragon and figure. The poem is written in Old Japanese characters and is difficult to translate. Very good condition with light toning, slight soil in lower area, tape remnants on back.