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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;2manybooks, post: 10503307, member: 8267&quot;]Both Japanese and Chinese artists produced paintings on silk, and Japanese woodblock prints were sometimes done on silk as well as paper. I would expect there to be a signature on a work like this, but it may be hidden under the mat. </p><p><br /></p><p>The wood backing is problematic in terms of preservation, and it looks like the mat may also be acidic. Would you consider opening it up? If so, you might find a signature, and be able to tell if it is a print or painting with a closer examination.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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