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A Japanese Ukiyo-e Polychrome Woodblock Print, Edo or Meiji Period

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Estimated price: £300 - £500

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Description

A vertically oriented Japanese polychrome woodblock print, executed in the Ukiyo-e style. The composition is divided into two primary sections: a large lower panel depicting two male figures in a narrative scene with extensive Japanese text, and a smaller upper panel illustrating a landscape with buildings and blossoming trees. The figures include an elderly standing man in dark robes and a kneeling man in blue patterned attire, with a low table and book nearby. Prominent Japanese script is visible throughout, accompanied by red artist or publisher seals in the lower corners and red cartouches containing text in the upper sections.


Condition report:

Overall fair to good condition. Exhibits age-appropriate paper toning and minor creasing or handling wear. Colors remain vibrant.