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Ryusai Shigeharu, Matsumoto Kinsho II , Woodblock Print, Japan, Circa 1840

Located in Chatham, ON

Ryusai Shigeharu (????/???? 1802–1853) - 'Matsumoto Kinsho II' (Japanese Kabuki Actor) - Antique

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Prints

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Ryusai Shigeharu, Matsumoto Kinsho II , Woodblock Print, Japan, Circa 1840

$1,500

Traditional Japanese Woodblock Print of a Traditional Kyoto Town House

Located in Weesp, NL

Japanese limited edition woodblock print by Katsuyuki Nishijima in great condition. "Machiya in

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Traditional Japanese Woodblock Print of a Traditional Kyoto Town House

$652

Shiko Munakata Sealed Japanese Woodblock Print of Female Deity Goddess Joshin

By Shiko Munakata

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful Mingei woodblock print titled "Joshin" (Goddess) by famed Japanese master Showa era

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

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Shiko Munakata Sealed Japanese Woodblock Print of Female Deity Goddess Joshin

$1,595

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Bamboo Wood with Jizuri Seal

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful image titled "Bamboo Wood (Bamboo Grove/Takei Bayashi)" by one of Japan's finest 20th

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

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Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Bamboo Wood with Jizuri Seal

$2,149

Ichiro Fukushima Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print of Temple House

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, gorgeously composed and earth toned colored woodblock print by Japanese artist Ichiro

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Ichiro Fukushima Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print of Temple House

$795

Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Ed. Japanese Woodblock Print Eiza and Matsuomaru

By Junichiro Sekino

Located in Studio City, CA

This exceptional and stunning, limited edition large woodblock print is considered by many experts

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20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Ed. Japanese Woodblock Print Eiza and Matsuomaru

$2,995

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Hokuryo with Jizuri Seal, 1937

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful image titled "Hokuryo" by one of Japan's finest 20th century artist and one of, if not

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

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Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Hokuryo with Jizuri Seal, 1937

$2,149

Akira Kurosaki Signed Limited Edition Japanese Abstract Woodblock Print W-397

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully composed and richly colored abstract woodblock print by Japanese artist Akira

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1990s Japanese Showa Prints

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Akira Kurosaki Signed Limited Edition Japanese Abstract Woodblock Print W-397

$395

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Japanese Showa Woodblock Geisha Print Maiko Kyoto 1

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully and serenely composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Kiyoshi Saito Signed Japanese Showa Woodblock Geisha Print Maiko Kyoto 1

$995

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Coral (B), 1958

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully designed and composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints

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Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Coral (B), 1958

$1,795

Vintage Japanese Original Woodblock in Stylish Frame by Tsuchiya Kōitsu, 1939

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Please note: this is NOT a copy of a print. It is a real vintage woodblock from Japan and has been

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Chinoiserie Prints

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Vintage Japanese Original Woodblock in Stylish Frame by Tsuchiya Kōitsu, 1939

$700

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Maruyama Park in Kyoto, Jizuri

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful image titled "Maruyama Park in Kyoto (Maruyama kôen)" by one of Japan's finest 20th

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

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Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Maruyama Park in Kyoto, Jizuri

$2,495

Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Girl in Poncho

By Junichiro Sekino

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly wonderful and extremely rare limited edition woodblock print by famed Japanese artist

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Girl in Poncho

$1,495

Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Onoe Baiko VII

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful and quite rare woodblock print by unique master Japanese artist/ printmaker Tsuruya

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1990s Japanese Showa Prints

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Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Onoe Baiko VII

$1,595

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Market in Mukden, Jizuri Seal

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful image titled "Market in Mukden (「奉天市場」Hôten ichiba)" by one of Japan's finest 20th

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

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Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Market in Mukden, Jizuri Seal

$2,149

Antique Woodblock Print by Mizuno Toshikata- Sino Japan Battle of Songhwan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very strong woodblock print Long live the Great Japanese Empire! Our army’s victorious attack on

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

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Antique Woodblock Print by Mizuno Toshikata- Sino Japan Battle of Songhwan

$2,072

Japanese Woodblock Print Chuzenji Temple at Utagahama Beach by Kawase Hasui

By Kawase Hasui 1

Located in Atlanta, GA

This woodblock print by Kawase Hasui (1883–1957), entitied Chuzenji Temple at Utagahama Beach, was

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20th Century Japanese Modern Prints

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Japanese Woodblock Print Chuzenji Temple at Utagahama Beach by Kawase Hasui

$3,600

Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Nakamura Tokizo V

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful and quite rare woodblock print by unique master Japanese artist/ printmaker Tsuruya

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1990s Japanese Showa Prints

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Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Nakamura Tokizo V

$1,595

Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Onoe Kikugoro VII

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful and quite rare woodblock print by unique master Japanese artist/ printmaker Tsuruya

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1990s Japanese Showa Prints

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Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Onoe Kikugoro VII

$1,595

Japanese Antiques Shiro Kasamatsu. Large lantern of Asakusa Kannon-do. Woodblock

Located in Niiza, JP

Rare original framed woodblock print by Shiro Kasamatsu 笠松紫浪. Large lantern of Asakusa Kannon-do

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20th Century Japanese Prints

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Japanese Antiques Shiro Kasamatsu. Large lantern of Asakusa Kannon-do. Woodblock

$4,500

Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print – Woman under Cherry Blossoms – signed Kunisada

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

A superb Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print depicting an elegant young woman wearing a blue kimono

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print – Woman under Cherry Blossoms – signed Kunisada

$925

Ito Shinsui Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Garden in Early Summer

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully composed and colored woodblock print by famed Japanese shin-hanga artist/printmaker

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Ito Shinsui Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Garden in Early Summer

$1,995

Kaoru Kawano Japanese Woodblock Iconic Print Girl with Bird MCM Framed

By Kaoru Kawano

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautiful work by famed Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano who was known for his whimsical portrayals

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Kaoru Kawano Japanese Woodblock Iconic Print Girl with Bird MCM Framed

$775

Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Toshogu Shrine with Jizuri Seal

By Hiroshi Yoshida

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful image titled "Toshogu (Tōshō-gū ) Shrine)" by one of Japan's finest 20th century

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

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Hiroshi Yoshida Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Toshogu Shrine with Jizuri Seal

$2,149

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Nude E, 1966

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully composed, relatively rare woodblock print by famed Japanese Sosaku Hanga printmaker

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Wood, Paper

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Nude E, 1966

$1,495

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Tosyodai-Ji Nara

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully composed, rare woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito. Many

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints

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Plexiglass, Paper

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Tosyodai-Ji Nara

$1,949

Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print of Eagle Hawk

By Junichiro Sekino

Located in Studio City, CA

A bold abstract limited edition woodblock print by famed Japanese artist/printmaker Junichiro

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print of Eagle Hawk

$895

Antique 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print By Utagawa Kunisada C.1858

Located in London, GB

Antique 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print By Utagawa Kunisada C.1858 Edo period 1858 (Ansei 5

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print By Utagawa Kunisada C.1858

$3,153

Utagawa Ando Hiroshige Japanese Woodblock Print Yoroi Ferry at Koami-Cho

By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful Japanese woodblock print by famed Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

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Utagawa Ando Hiroshige Japanese Woodblock Print Yoroi Ferry at Koami-Cho

$4,500

Kaoru Kawano Signed Lifetime Edition Japanese Woodblock Print The Big Owl

By Kaoru Kawano

Located in Studio City, CA

An engaging and quite coveted work by famed Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano who was known for his

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Kaoru Kawano Signed Lifetime Edition Japanese Woodblock Print The Big Owl

$695

Kawase Hasui Rare Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Lakeside Shower, Matsue, 1932

By Kawase Hasui 1

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully designed, quite atmospheric original woodblock print by famed Japanese artist Kawase

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Prints

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Wood, Paper

Kawase Hasui Rare Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Lakeside Shower, Matsue, 1932

$4,500

Utagawa Ando Hiroshige Japanese Woodblock Print No. 51 - Minakuchi Tôkaidô Road

By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful Japanese woodblock print by famed Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

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Utagawa Ando Hiroshige Japanese Woodblock Print No. 51 - Minakuchi Tôkaidô Road

$595

Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Girl in Kimono

By Junichiro Sekino

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully composed and colored, limited edition woodblock print by famed Japanese artist

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints

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Wood, Paper

Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Girl in Kimono

$1,695

Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Ed. Japanese Woodblock Print Flowers New York

By Junichiro Sekino

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly wonderful and highly coveted limited edition woodblock print by famed Japanese artist

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Ed. Japanese Woodblock Print Flowers New York

$2,995

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print- Wading Bird in Flight

By Kono Bairei

Located in Soquel, CA

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print- Wading Bird in Flight Page from the 1881 book "Album of 100

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1880s Naturalistic Animal Prints

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Paper, Ink, Woodcut

Kono Bairei
Antique Japanese Woodblock Print- Wading Bird in Flight, 1881

$500

Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III) Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Three Beautys

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in TORQUAY, AU

well-preserved work from the golden age of the Japanese woodblock print. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada I

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Antique 1830s Japanese Edo Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III) Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Three Beautys

$1,250

Fine Japanese Woodblock Print Zojoji Temple in Snow by Tsuchiya Koitsu

By Tsuchiya Koitsu

Located in Atlanta, GA

Japanese woodblock print by Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949), entitled Zojoji Temple in Snow. The work

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Fine Japanese Woodblock Print Zojoji Temple in Snow by Tsuchiya Koitsu

$1,250

Utagawa Kuniyoshi Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Saigyo-Hoshi (The Monk Saigyo)

By Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Located in Studio City, CA

the last great masters of the Japanese ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints and painting. He was a

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Saigyo-Hoshi (The Monk Saigyo)

$1,250

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Antique Woodblock Print, Actor Series, Japan, circa 1847

By Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Located in Chatham, ON

UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861) - Antique woodblock print - from the actor series - third print only

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Antique Woodblock Print, Actor Series, Japan, circa 1847

$2,500

Japanese Art Yoshitoshi Tsukioka Woodblock print [No7 Sayo no Tsuki] Ukiyoe

Located in Niiza, JP

artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. "Tsuki Hyakushi“ 『月百姿』 is a series of 100 woodblock prints produced in the

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20th Century Japanese Prints

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Japanese Art Yoshitoshi Tsukioka Woodblock print [No7 Sayo no Tsuki] Ukiyoe

$450

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Japanese Showa Woodblock Geisha Print Maiko Kyoto 2

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully and serenely composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Wood, Paper

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Japanese Showa Woodblock Geisha Print Maiko Kyoto 2

$995

Japanese Art Yoshitoshi Tsukioka Woodblock print [No11 Enchu no moon] Ukiyoe

Located in Niiza, JP

artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. "Tsuki Hyakushi“ 『月百姿』 is a series of 100 woodblock prints produced in the

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20th Century Japanese Prints

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Japanese Art Yoshitoshi Tsukioka Woodblock print [No11 Enchu no moon] Ukiyoe

$450

19th Century Japanese Woodblock - Well Dressed Samurai

Located in Corsham, GB

Signed and inscribed with characters. Presented in a contemporary black frame. On paper.

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19th Century Portrait Prints

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Woodcut

19th Century Japanese Woodblock - Well Dressed Samurai, 19th Century

$378

Antique Japanese Woodblock - Dutch Lady with Child and Servant - Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Japanese Woodblock - Dutch Lady with Child and Servant - Meiji Period attributed to

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Antique Japanese Woodblock - Dutch Lady with Child and Servant - Meiji Period

$810 Sale Price

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19th Century Japanese Woodblock Framed Triptych Scene Of A Kabuki Performance

Located in London, GB

Japanese Woodblock Triptych Scene Of A Kabuki Theatrical Performance Toyohara Kunichika (1835

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

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19th Century Japanese Woodblock Framed Triptych Scene Of A Kabuki Performance

$2,567

Japanese Woodblock Print by Keisai Eisen 渓斎英泉

Located in Norton, MA

Japanese Woodblock Print by Keisai Eisen ?? ?? (1790~1848), original and unframed. ABOUT THE

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Prints

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Japanese Woodblock Print by Keisai Eisen 渓斎英泉

$1,245

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Syoren-In Kyoto

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully designed and composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Syoren-In Kyoto

$1,795

Antique 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print By Keisai Eisen (1790 -1848)

By Artistics

Located in London, GB

Antique 19th Century Japanese Framed Woodblock Print By Keisai Eisen 'A beauty Reading A Letter

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Prints

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print By Keisai Eisen (1790 -1848)

$2,396

Antique Japanese Woodblock - Dutch Lady with Child and Servant - Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Japanese Woodblock - Dutch Lady with Child and Servant - Meiji Period attributed to

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Antique Japanese Woodblock - Dutch Lady with Child and Servant - Meiji Period

$810 Sale Price

20% Off

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print, William Lee Inventor of the Knitting Machine

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Japanese Woodblock – William Lee Inventor of the Knitting Machine “Lives of Great People of

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Prints

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Antique Japanese Woodblock Print, William Lee Inventor of the Knitting Machine

$3,188

Tadashi Nakayama Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Two Horses 1963

By Tadashi Nakayama

Located in Studio City, CA

This wonderfully designed, abstract work by esteemed Japanese printmaker Tadashi Nakayama. The

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Tadashi Nakayama Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Two Horses 1963

$1,495

Framed Japanese 19th Century Woodblock Print of Kabuki Actors Toyokuni III

Located in London, GB

Japanese 19th Century Woodblock Print of Kabuki Actors Toyokuni III Original Woodcut by

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

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Framed Japanese 19th Century Woodblock Print of Kabuki Actors Toyokuni III

$1,916

Tadashi Nakayama Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Herd of Horses

By Tadashi Nakayama

Located in Studio City, CA

This wonderfully designed, abstract work by esteemed Japanese printmaker Tadashi Nakayama. The

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Tadashi Nakayama Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Herd of Horses

$1,245

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Tea House, 1965

By Kiyoshi Saitō

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully designed and composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Tea House, 1965

$1,495

Junichiro Sekino Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Wakanohana Waiting for Dohyo-ir

By Junichiro Sekino

Located in Studio City, CA

Dohyo-iri" depicts a portrait of a once well-known Sumo Wrestler in a strong, confident pose by Japanese

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Prints

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Junichiro Sekino Signed Japanese Woodblock Print Wakanohana Waiting for Dohyo-ir

$1,595

Early 20th Century, Japanese Woodblock Print of a Courtesan, Kitagawa Utamaro

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century Japanese woodblock print after Kitagawa Utamaro C.1920 Depicting a courtesan

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Early 20th Century Japanese Prints

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Early 20th Century, Japanese Woodblock Print of a Courtesan, Kitagawa Utamaro

$1,088

Actor as Samurai - 18th Century Japanese Woodblock Print

By Katsukawa Shunshō

Located in Soquel, CA

Actor as Samurai - 18th Century Japanese Woodblock Print Woodblock print depicting an actor

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Late 18th Century Edo Figurative Prints

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Woodcut, Rice Paper

Katsukawa Shunshō
Actor as Samurai - 18th Century Japanese Woodblock Print, c. 1772

$750

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Bring Authentic Japanese Woodblock Prints into Your Home

For concision, power and delight, it’s hard to beat authentic Japanese woodblock prints, the products of an artistic tradition that is aging very well indeed.

The genre, unique to Japan, grew out of 17th-century developments in printing and book publishing. The form became known as “picture of the floating world,” an evocative name that captures the dreaminess of many of the scenes (which were often erotic). In an overview of the years from 1680 to 1938 in Taschen’s Japanese Woodblock Prints, author Andreas Marks presents the reader with a brief history of the development of woodblocks, describing for example how extra colors were added, and then devotes most of the following chapters to significant individual artists over the centuries. Four of the most common subjects are delineated: beauties, actors, landscapes and bird-and-flower compositions. Famous for book illustrations as well as paintings, Japanese ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai captured the grand power of nature by depicting Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest peak, as a tiny triangle seemingly being swallowed by an enormous wave in his The Great Wave off Kanagawa.

Some of the great creators of the 18th and 19th centuries, such as Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858), are still well known, their works frequently shown in museums today. European artists like Van Gogh and Manet were indelibly influenced by them, for reasons that are plain.

But Marks’s stated aim is to spread his attention around and not “single out the handful of ‘stars’ commonly found in books and exhibitions.” Some of the later talents covered in his compendium — like the relatively unfamiliar Yamamura Koka (also known as Toyonari), whose beguiling 1920s works convey suggestions of the Jazz Age — the heady, optimistic era between the end of World War I and the crash of 1929 — may be the biggest revelations.

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