Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa (1926-1989) era, mid-20th century Waves, a framed lacquered panel, decorated with a dramatic design of the upward sweep of the rolling waves and surf about to crash onto the shore, rendered in subdued tones of charcoal grey, brown and gold takamaki-e, signed on the bottom right corner in gold lacquer relief Jisei saku (Made by Jisei) with red seal Uono Jisei; with a wood tomobako storage box inscribed Araiso gaku (Panel with design of a ragged shore) on the lid, signed inside the lid Jisei saku. Overall: 76cm x 91cm (19 15/16in x 35 13/16in); image: 48cm x 64cm (18 15/16in x 15 3/16in). (2).