ARTIST: Unread, possibly CHIKANOBU OR YOSHITOSHI. AGE: APPROX 140 YEARS OLD. MEDIUM: WOODBLOCK PRINT (INK ON PAPER) NISHIKI-E. GENRE: UKIYO-E (PICTURES OF THE FLOATING WORLD) MEIJI BIJIN-GA. SIZE: OBAN (APPROX 14 X 9 INCHES) or 35cm by 22cm approximately. SUBJECT: bijin-ga (beautiful women), palace garden. CONDITION: very good (see detailed pictures). THEME: celebration at imperial Court, men in western attire, top hats. COMMENTS: Nice, beautiful, vibrant colors and scenery. This is a beautiful and authentic Japanese woodblock print from the CHIKANOBU or YOSHITOSHI SCHOOL, dating back to the late 1800s. The intricate design depicts colorful scenes on paper, showcasing the rich culture and artistry of Japan. The print is a valuable antique original, perfect for collectors of Asian antiques and prints. The region of origin of this print is Japan, and it features a multi-color scheme that adds vibrancy and depth to any space. The print is an amazing representation of the art of printing using woodblocks, which was popular in Japan during the 19th century. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to own a piece of Japanese history!
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Japanese Woodblock Print Original Antique 1890 Yoshitoshi Sch
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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA Japanese Woodblock Print Book 700 PAGES Maps Samurai Edo b577
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Japanese Woodblock Print Book in the Edo Period, 19th Century. Complete in One Volume. Title: (shinsen zoeki) Tokai setsuyo hyakkatsu. International Buyers – Please Note. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts”. US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Please ask us if you have any questions. Thank you for looking.
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Japanese Woodblock Print Furyu Kasen-zu Toyokuni Ukiyo-e Ha Gashu No. 121
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Formal Name: Furyu Kasen-zu Illustration windy poets. Contents: 1 Wood block print A piece from the 1918 special edition of “Ukiyo-e Ha Gashu”. Year of publication: 1918. Size: 39×26cm (15.5×10.4 inchi). Ukiyoe-Ha-Gashu is the first complete collection of Ukiyo-e in Japan that systematically contains handwritten Ukiyo-e. The first edition was published in 1906-08 and exhibited at the Japan-England Exposition (1910). The exquisite and luxurious woodblock printing technique, which is said to have required 200 times repeated woodblocks to complete a single print, is considered worthy of special mention in the history of Japanese woodblock printing. Ukiyoe-Ha-Gashu was published in several editions, including the first edition in a limited edition of 200 copies, a top-bound edition, and a standard edition. This is the third edition of the special top-bound edition, and according to the preface to the book, This edition has been further revised and published in response to the requests of enthusiasts. The works and color woodblock prints in this edition are not much different from those in the first limited edition. There are light stains on the paper mat. This item is not new. Please refer to the description-of-item columns and the pictures.