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Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock Print, Meiji Period, 1871

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Estimated price: £150 - £300

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Description

A Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print on paper, depicting a single male figure in traditional attire standing beside a wooden structure, with a flowering branch overhead. The print features multiple text blocks, including a horizontal cartouche at the top titled “立教義基”, two vertical literary blocks in the upper left, and a lower horizontal cartouche containing identifying marks such as “明治四” (Meiji 4th year, 1871) and “平木” (likely a publisher or carver), alongside circular red seals.


Condition report:

The print exhibits significant age-toning and color fading consistent with its period. Visible creasing, minor foxing, and general paper wear are present.