A SILK-EMBROIDERED PANELMeiji (1868-1912), Taisho (1912-1926), or Showa (1926-1989) era, early 20th centuryWorked in silk threads in a palette of pastel colours, black and white on a graduated grey silk ground, depicting a finely dressed and coiffuredmaiko (apprentice geisha), kneeling and holding a fan, turning to the right to look behind, signed in silver and gold threads with two characters, possiblyShoryu; framed and glazed.Overall: 53.4cm x 46.6cm (21in x 18 5/16in); image: 31.3cm x 24.8cm (12 5/16in x 9¾in).