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A Japanese Woodblock Print Triptych, Meiji Period, Naval Battle Scene

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Estimated price: £200 - £400

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Description

A Japanese woodblock print triptych, printed on paper, depicting a dramatic naval battle scene. The composition spans three individual panels, illustrating a progression from officers on a ship’s deck (right), to an intense exchange of fire between warships (center), and ultimately a heavily damaged, sinking vessel amidst explosions (left). The artistic style is consistent with late 19th to early 20th-century ukiyo-e, likely dating to the Meiji period given the subject matter. Visible text includes a vertical title block on the right panel and additional inscriptions with a red artist’s seal on the left.


Condition report:

The overall condition shows age-related paper toning and some fading to the pigments, though the imagery remains clear. Minor creasing and handling marks are observable across the panels. No major tears or repairs are immediately apparent.