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Kuniyoshi, 47 Ronin, Samurai, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Edo Period
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
True Loyalty of the Faithful Samurai Publisher: Ebiya Rinnosuke Date: 1847-1848 Dimensions: 24.7 x
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Mid-19th Century Edo Portrait Prints

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Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Kuniyoshi, Samurai, Warrior, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Edo
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
Loyalty of the Faithful Samurai Publisher: Ebiya Rinnosuke Date: 1847-1848 Dimensions: 24.8 x 35.6 cm
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Mid-19th Century Edo Portrait Prints

Materials

Sumi Ink, Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Kuniyoshi, Sanpei, Warrior, Faithful Samurai, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
story of the faithful samurai is one of the greatest tales about loyalty and revenge in Japanese history
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Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Kuniyoshi Utagawa, 47 Ronin, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Samurai, Edo
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
True Loyalty of the Faithful Samurai Publisher: Ebiya Rinnosuke Date: 1847-1848 Dimensions: 24.8 x
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Mid-19th Century Edo Portrait Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Kunisada II, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Woodblock Print, Kabuki, Samurai, Meiji Period
By Utagawa Kunisada II (Toyokuni IV)
Located in London, GB
Artist: Kachoro / Kunisada II (1823-1880) Title: Three Honorable Stories in Kamakura Date: 1891 Publisher: Morishita Junzaburo (R) 25 x 37.4 (C) 24.9 x 37.4 (L) 25.1 x 37.2
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Samurai, Kuniyoshi Utagawa, Japanese Woodblock Print, Edo, Katana, Ukiyo-e
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797-1861) TItle: Sakurai Takichi Kiyokazu Series: Heroes of the Grand Pacification Publisher: Yamamoto-ya Heikichi Date: 1848-1849 25.0 x 35.0 cm This pr...
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19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Kuniyoshi Utagawa, Samurai, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Edo, Ukiyo-e
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797-1861) TItle: Shimura Masazo Katsutoyo Series: Heroes of the Grand Pacification Publisher: Yamamoto-ya Heikichi Date: 1849 Dimensions: 25 x 35 cm This...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Samurai, Ukiyo--e, Battle, Warrior, Mountain
Located in London, GB
Artist: Yoshifusa Utagawa (active c.1837-1860) Title: Lord Asahina Yoshihide Leading his Army Publisher: Minoya Date: 1846 Dimensions: (L) 25 x 36.7 (C) 25.7 x 37.1 (R) 25.5 x 37.2 c...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Original Vintage Travel Poster Japan Ronin Samurai Komuso Zen Buddhism Monks
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for Japan featuring a great image of a person wearing a
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1970s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair of Samurai Aorigawa as table tops
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Edo Period Aorigawa (part of a Samurai's horse armor), with dark green leather
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Samurai Armor from the Hirano Clan
Located in Milano, IT
Period Mid Edo period (1615-1867), 18th century Exhibitions "Samurai - Passato e Presente
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Kuniyoshi, Sumo, Samurai, Edo Period, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797-1861) Title: Shimura Masazo Katsutoyo Series: Heroes of the Grand Pacification Publisher: Yamamoto-ya Heikichi Date: c. 1848-1849 Dimensions: 24.8 x 3...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Authentic Kamishimo Summer Vest worn by Samurai
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A summer "ro" silk kamishimo to be worn over a kimono by Samurai. This is an authentic antique
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

Important Soden-Bizen Samurai Sword by Masamitsu
Located in Milano, IT
Mumei Nanbokucho Period (1333-1392), circa 1360 NBTHK Juyo Token - Nagasa [length]: 69.6 cm Sori [curvature]: 1.4 cm Motohaba [bottom width]: 3 cm Sakihaba [top ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Steel

Samurai Armor with “Kyu” Kamon, Mid Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
and complicated way of lacing a Japanese armor. The suit of armor is overall bringing a samurai
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Kuniyoshi, Faithful Samurai, Sumino Tsugufusa, Warrior, Revenge, Edo Period
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
True Loyalty of the Faithful Samurai Publisher: Ebiya Rinnosuke Date: 1847-1848 Size: 24.8 x 35.6
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

Kuniyoshi, Faithful Samurai, Tokuda Yukitaka, Revenge, Edo period, Chushingura
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
True Loyalty of the Faithful Samurai Publisher: Ebiya Rinnosuke Date: 1847-1848 Size: 24.8 x 35.6
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

Meiji Period Myiao School Bronze Figure of Samurai, 1890s
Located in Niella Tanaro, IT
A big bronze figure of samurai with long spear in hand, nice old gilt and brown patina Signed
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair Satsuma pottery vases. Samurai on horses. Kinkozan, Meiji Period.
By Satsuma
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
panels of Samurai riding horses, with attendants, beneath blossoming prunus trees. The reverse of the
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Earthenware

Lacquered Leather Samurai Helmet Signed: Tsuda Kiyotake Kore O Sei
Located in Milano, IT
Nerikawa kabuto Lacquered leather samurai helmet Late Edo period Signed: Tsuda Kiyotake
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Heianjo Nagayoshi Samurai sword with koshire, Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Located in Milano, IT
DATE Mid Muromachi (ca. 1490) CERTIFICATE NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token NAGASA 75.1 cm MOTOHABA 2.93cm SAKIHABA 1.97 mm MEI Heianjo Nagayoshi Heianjo Nagayoshi is a swordmith of the ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Koboshi Kabuto Signed Myochin Yoshiie Samurai Helmet with Small Standing Rivets
Located in Milano, IT
Koboshi kabuto signed Myochin Yoshiie Samurai helmet with small standing rivets Edo Period
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Niō-dō Tosei Gusoku, Samurai Armor with a Stylized Torso Design
Located in Milano, IT
very naturalistic render rather than stylized as in this case, was popular among samurai since the
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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Kani-Nari Kabuto Samurai Helmet Shaped as a Crab’s Claw, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Kani-nari kabuto Samurai helmet shaped as a crab’s claw Edo period, 18th century In
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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Iron

Koboshi Kabuto Samurai Helmet with Standing Rivets Mid Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Koboshi kabuto Samurai helmet with standing rivets Mid Edo Period, 18th Century Rare eight
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Eboshi-Nari Kabuto, Samurai Helmet in the Shape of a Court Cap
Located in Milano, IT
shapes of headgears, the eboshi was a favorite by samurai since ancient times. In fact, helmets in the
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Ryūbu Menpō Half Mask for Samurai Armor, Kaga Myōchin School, 17th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Ryubu menpo Half mask for samurai armor with “noble” expression Kaga Myochin school, early Edo
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Go-Mai Uchidashi Dō Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armor Decorated with an Embossed Rabbit
Located in Milano, IT
feature is extremely rare. The armor features a samurai family kamon depicting a kikyo (Japanese
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Samurai Armor with Eboshi-Nari Kabuto Tachi-dō tōsei Gusoku, 17th-18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Samurai armor with eboshi-nari kabuto Tachi-do tosei gusoku Early to mid Edo period (1615 - 1867
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japonese Samurai Armor, "1850-1860"
By Samurai Shokai
Located in Ceske Mezirici, CZ
This piece of samurai Armor is very rare and it is in preserved and original condition.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme More Asian Art, Objects and ...

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Iron

Japanese Art Deco Silvered Bronze Samurai Figure
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
An Art Deco style Japanese samurai figure in silvered bronze. The figure is wielding a spear and
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Satsuma Samurai Vase
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Satsuma vase decorated with Samurai story on both sides. *Not available for sale or to
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Samurai-exotic daguerreotype reproduction Framed
By FPA Francis Pavy Artist
Located in Lafayette, LA
to a world of feudal Japan where samurai roamed the land, embodying courage and honor. What made
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Photography

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Inkjet

Kuniyoshi, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Japanese Art, Edo Ukiyo-e, Samurai
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
shores of Korea; its subject, Kato Kiyomasa (1562-1611), an acme of samurai excellence and war hero of
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Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Japanese Samurai Open Quiver Ebira , 17th-18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
This black lacquered antique ebira is decorated on the front side with a gold lacquer family crest (kamon) with ishidatami (paving stone) design. High quality level engraved metal ka...
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Edo Period “Hakko Bako” Lacquer Samurai Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
An uncommon antique Japanese “hakko bako” lacquer box with lid dating from the mid-19th century
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Rope, Wood

Japanese Dark Brown Lacquered Samurai Warrior Ornamental Helmet, 1850s
Located in Paris, FR
Samurai warrior ornamental helmet called "Kabuto" in Japan. This Kabuto was made in the late Edo
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Original Japanese Woodblock Print, 19th Century, Toyokuni III Utagawa, Samurai
By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
Located in London, GB
Known throughout Japan as a Robin Hood figure, Ishikawa Goemon (c.1558-1594) is arguably the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Yoshitoshi Tsukioka, Samurai, Monkey, Ukiyo-e
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in London, GB
tumultuous period of Japanese history. Whilst serving as a bodyguard for Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598), he
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Prints

Materials

Paper

Late 19th/Early 20th Century Japanese Dragon Bronze and Enameled Samurai Hat
Located in Concord, MA
Unusual and rare Japanese dragon relief bronze and enameled samurai hat, late 19th or very early
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Pair of Samurai Lacquered Abumi Stirrups
Located in New York, NY
A lacquered pair of Japanese abumi - Samurai horse riding stirrups. Metal, with black lacquer
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Metal

Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Yoshitsune, Warrior, Katana, Samurai, Ukiyo-e
Located in London, GB
Japanese theatre and other woodblock prints.
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Sengoku Period, Yoshitoshi, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Samurai
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in London, GB
ruler of Japan. Hideyoshi managed to turn Mitsuhide's advantageous location against him. Lodged in
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Portrait Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Pair of Samurai Armor Boxes
Located in New York, NY
Perfect as side tables, this pair of antique Hitsu 'Box' of Yoroi 'Armor' are dark red, with hand-painted gold crests and metal hardware.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Hideyoshi, Meiji Period, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Samurai, Armour
By Toyonobu Utagawa
Located in London, GB
Japan. Mori's great display of bravery and loyalty for his lord made him an unforgettable figure in
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Late 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Kuniyoshi, Samurai, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Sengoku, Horse
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
Dimensions: 24.3 x 35.5 cm The rivalry between the Takeda and Uesugi clans during Japan's Sengoku period (c
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Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Kuniyoshi Utagawa, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Edo Period, Samurai
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797-1861) Title: Yasuda Takubee Kunitomo Series: Heroes of the Grand Pacification Publisher: Yamamoto-ya Heikichi This print is the only portrait in the...
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1840s Edo Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Kuniyoshi Utagawa, Samurai, Japanese Woodblock Print, Warfare, Ukiyo-e, Arns
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797-1861) TItle: Inaue Daikuro Masatada Series: Heroes of the Grand Pacification Publisher: Yamamoto-ya Heikichi Date: 1849 Dimensions: 24.5 x 35.1 cm T...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Toyokuni III Kabuki Portrait Ukiyo-e Japanese Woodblock Print Samurai Warrior
By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
Located in London, GB
II as the samurai warrior Sasaki Takatsuna. This print is part of the 53 Stations of Tokaido series
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1850s Edo Portrait Prints

Materials

Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Kuniyoshi, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Samurai, Edo, Ukiyo-e, Kiso Kaidō
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
Dimensions: 24.9 x 35.6 cm In Japanese art and literature, place names often have a significant importance
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Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Woodcut

Kuniyoshi, Edo Era, Samurai Warrior, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
in the race. Despite his loss, Shigetada displayed an exemplary adherence to the samurai code and
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Mid-19th Century Edo Portrait Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Utagawa, Meiji, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Battle, Samurai Sword, Horse
By Toyonobu Utagawa
Located in London, GB
Artist: Toyonobu Utagawa (1859-1896) Title: The Picture of the Battle of Nagashino Series: The New Biography of Toyotomi Hideyoshi Date: 1883 Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi This work i...
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Late 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Koboshi Kabuto Samurai Helmet with Riveted Plates
Located in Milano, IT
arrangement of rivets, suggest an attribution to the Haruta school, one of the oldest armor schools of Japan.     
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bronze Japanese Samurai Warrior Statues Military Art, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pair of bronze statues depicting Samurai warrior. Really great pair of bronze Samurai
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20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Paul Binnie, Katana, Samurai Sword, Contemporary Woodblock Print, Tattoo Design
By Paul Binnie
Located in London, GB
similar pose to Ushiwakamaru in the tattoo. Yoshitsune has become a legendary hero in Japan for his
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Washi Paper, Handmade Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

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Questions About Japanese Samurai Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese samurai traditionally wore a kimono as a base everyday style. When they went out, they would layer a kamishimo over the kimono. This consisted of a sleeveless jacket and oversize trousers. They would wear a set of armor called a yoroi when they were preparing for a fight. Browse a range of samurai-inspired pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a variety of different types of Japanese art. One of the oldest and most admired forms of Japanese art is the art of calligraphy, which originated in the sixth or seventh century. Another type of art, ukiyo-e, is the art of the woodblock print, which depicts scenes of female beauties; kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers and more. You’ll find a variety of Japanese artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The focus of Japanese art varies. Many traditional Japanese artists sought to capture the beauty of nature in their works. However, other Japanese artists have produced work with Buddhist themes, and contemporary artists working in the country have been inspired by a range of subjects, from socioeconomic and political issues to pop culture. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Japanese art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The writing on Japanese art is calligraphy art called shodo. It uses Japanese kanji and kana characters. There are a variety of different shodo styles of art, including Kaisho, which is the basic, foundational form of the art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Japanese calligraphy art from top sellers..
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    What the Japanese sea art is called depends on its type. Many examples of sea art from Japan are called ukiyo-e. This term refers to woodblock prints made during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai is arguably the most famous ukiyo-e print depicting the sea. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Japanese woodblock prints.
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    To tell if art is Japanese or Chinese, study the piece's characteristics. With paintings, Chinese artists often use more color and tend to fill their entire canvases, while Japanese artists often include more negative space and choose subtler colors. There are also differences between the brushstrokes typical of traditional Chinese and Japanese art. In Japanese paintings, brushstrokes are often short and sharp. On the other hand, Chinese paintings often display longer, more fluid brushstrokes. Learning about the defining features of various art forms and periods and looking at examples of pieces made by Japanese and Chinese artists can help you learn to spot subtle differences. Explore a diverse assortment of Japanese and Chinese art on 1stDibs.
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    Many art styles originated in Japan and grew in popularity over the years. Some of the most popular styles include shodo (calligraphy), ikebana, kanou and yamato-e. You’ll find a wide variety of authentic Japanese art from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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    What Japanese wall art is called depends on its type. There are numerous kinds of Japanese paintings and prints, including nihonga and ukiyo-e. A Japanese wall scroll is known as a kakejiku or kakemono. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese wall art.