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A Japanese Shin-hanga Woodblock Print by Hiroshi Yoshida, titled 'Carp and Tortoises', Shōwa Period

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Description

A Japanese Shin-hanga woodblock print by Hiroshi Yoshida, titled ‘Carp and Tortoises’. The print depicts a serene outdoor scene with figures observing a pond, a large weeping willow, and a multi-tiered pagoda in the background. Printed on cream-colored paper. Visible markings include vertically oriented Japanese characters and a red seal on the left margin, along with the English title ‘Carp and Tortoises’ and the English signature ‘Hiroshi Yoshida’ at the bottom edge. Dating to the Shōwa period, indicated by the visible character `昭和`.


Condition report:

Overall age toning to paper, deckled top edge, and minor surface wear consistent with age.