Tempera, ink & egg emulsion Miyuki Takanashi is a Japanese artist born in 1961 who lives & works in Sapporo in Japan. She is graduated from Hokkaido University of Education Iwamizawa in Art Department. Her main motifs are the original landscapes as snow, forest & woman. She expresses preciousness, beauty & thoughts of life in a style that shows the rhythm of the silence. She uses gold leaf, ink & tempera. The artist is also known to make icons. She is member of Japan International Artists Association. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no official proof of authenticity, however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution