Original silk scroll from about 1880 ( begining of Meiji Era , 1868-1912 ) , anonymous work with ink rehanced with lights colors Tobae-e is a style of Japanese painting based on works from the 12th century that are attributed to Toba Sojo. These images were caricatures involving animals performing human tasks. These gained popularity as a commercial medium in mid-eighteenth century Edo ; They are very important in Japanese culture as they let an impact through today, particularly in Manga. The work is on ecru silk stuck on Japanese paper, the edges are boarded with linen rubin. 12 plates, 20-25 cm large , 370 cm totally opened, 22,5 high The conditions stayed very good for 2 cenruries old , the silk green-blue is few worn at the bottom ( last photo), there are very small stains inside on the silk , On half , the scroll is slightly taken off ( photo) , no tears. It's rolled on a cylinder , turned on the extremities ( The 2 tips are in ivory , rare )