Tea Picker
茶摘み
by Wada Sanzo
- Date:
- c. 1940
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
Typical Price
Depicting women harvesting tea leaves, "Tea Picker" (chatsumi) is one of the most visually appealing Occupations subjects, with its outdoor setting and seasonal association. Tea-related subjects have crossover appeal for enthusiasts of Japanese tea culture. Lifetime Watanabe editions range from $500-$1,100, with posthumous reprints at $200-$500.
Description
A woman picking tea leaves on a hillside plantation, wearing the traditional garb of tea workers.
