By a member of the Echizen Deme lineage, Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th/early 19th century Probably representing Yase-Onna, depicted with an emaciated face, prominent cheekbones, and crescent-shaped sunken eyes, the strands of hair parted down the middle and drawn across the temples; signed on the reverse with a carved round seal Deme Mitsu. 22cm x 13.7cm (8 5/8in x 5 3/8in).