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Two Japanese Meiji-era Senso-e Woodblock Print Triptychs

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Estimated price: £300 - £500

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Description

This lot comprises two Japanese woodblock prints, each configured as a horizontal triptych. Both prints depict dynamic battle scenes, characteristic of the *senso-e* (war print) genre, featuring soldiers in a mix of traditional and Western-style military uniforms, some on horseback, engaged in combat amidst clouds of smoke. The style and uniforms are consistent with the Meiji-era period, likely late 19th century. Each print includes Japanese text in a title cartouche at the top, and a publisher’s mark or artist’s signature/seal block at the lower left. The upper print portrays a scene near a prominent red temple-like structure, while the lower depicts an assault on a walled fortification with a bridge. Both are executed on paper with generally vibrant colors.


Condition report:

Both prints exhibit age-appropriate wear. This includes general paper discoloration, minor creasing throughout, and visible color bleed-through to the verso, particularly noticeable in areas of strong pigment. No apparent tears or significant losses.