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A Pair of Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock Prints, Late Edo/Early Meiji Period

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Description

A pair of Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints, presented as a diptych, likely dating from the late Edo or early Meiji period. Each print is bordered by a patterned yellow frame and depicts a genre scene with multiple figures in traditional attire. The left print illustrates figures by a body of water with a large fish basket and blossoms, while the right print shows an interior scene with two women and a low table. Executed on paper with multi-colored inks, the prints display characteristic flat areas of color and strong outlines. Visible Japanese characters appear in decorative cartouches at the top right and within vertical rectangular cartouches at the bottom right of each print, likely identifying the series, artist, or publisher.


Condition report:

Significant age-related wear. Pigments show notable fading. General paper toning throughout. Minor surface abrasions and foxing present.