Framed Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print on paper, Woman Playing Koto, Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786-1865). Dimensions sight: approx 14.25"h, 10"w overall: approx 21.75"h, 17"w Acquired at an art auction. Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.