Antique Japan Woodblock Keika Hasegawa. The term “national flower” refers to a country’s symbol in the form of a flower, and various flowers. Have been designated as such in countries around the world. In Japan, the national flowers are the “sakura” (cherry blossoms) and the “kiku” (chrysanthemum). In the case of the “kiku, ” it has been used as the imperial crest since the Kamakura period. Signifying not only the nation but also the imperial family’s emblematic importance. Regarding the chrysanthemum, there are now thousands of varieties, and in this context. We will introduce a Meiji-era artwork titled “Keika Hyakugiku, ” which depicts various chrysanthemum. Publication: Meiji 26 (1893). Size: 20cm(7.8″)×32cm(12.6″) approximately. I have heard that it is a woodblock print from the Meiji period, but the details are unclear. We sell several types of Keika Hyakugiku series. Please take a look. I have recently taken over my father’s antique shop, which was closed. Please feel free to reach out to us for further inquiries. Tracking Numbers for all orders. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.