Japanese Art and Antique Auction - May 2024

Selection of authentic Japanese art: original woodblock prints (ukiyo-e), scrolls, lacquerware, metalwork including katana, tsuba and much more.

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Japanese Art and Antique Auction - May 2024

Selection of authentic Japanese art: original woodblock prints (ukiyo-e), scrolls, lacquerware, metalwork including katana, tsuba and much more.

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Lot 1

Daisho, Wakizashi, Original Japanese Blade

1Daisho, Wakizashi, Original Japanese Blade
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DaishoWakizashi unsigned MumeiNagasa 47.0cmSori 1.1cmHole 1[Jidai period]Muromachi era 16th Century[Jigane] Itame-hada[Hamon] Suguha with KoAhiWak...

Lot 2

Katana, Original Japanese Sword, Edo Period

2Katana, Original Japanese Sword, Edo Period
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Katana signed Nagatoshi-saku with NBTHK Hozon PaperNagasa 71.0cmSori 2.0cmHole 1[Country]Edo (Tokyo)[Jidai period]Edo era 19th Century[Jigane] Ita...

Lot 3

Katana, Metalwork, Original Japanese Sword

3Katana, Metalwork, Original Japanese Sword
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Katana signed Bishu Osafune SukesadaNagasa 61.5cmSori 3.0cmHole 2[Country]Bizen (Okayama-ken)[Jidai Period] Muromachi era 16th Century[Jigane] Ita...

Lot 4

Tanto, Original Japanese Blade, 19th century

4Tanto, Original Japanese Blade, 19th century
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Tanto signed Aki Sukeshige-saku with NBTHK Hozon PaperKeio 3year (1867year) 8month dateNagasa 29.2cmSori 0.6cmHole 1 [Country]Awa (Tokushima-ken)[...

Lot 5

19th century Iron Tsuba, Antique Japanese Metalwork

519th century Iron Tsuba, Antique Japanese Metalwork
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19th century iron tsuba designing mallow plant Size: 7.8 x 7.7 x 0.4 cm, C: 2.7 x 0.8 cm Condition: Some wear to gold detailing. Ref: 65-1

Lot 6

Iron Tsuba, Antique Japanese Sword Fitting

6Iron Tsuba, Antique Japanese Sword Fitting
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19th century iron tsuba Size: 8 x 8 x 0.4 cm (C) 2.9 x 0.5 cm Condition: Good for age. Ref: 65-2-2

Lot 7

Japanese Iron Tsuba, Bamboo Design, Japanese Antique

7Japanese Iron Tsuba, Bamboo Design, Japanese Antique
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19th century iron tsuba designing bamboo trees Size 8.1 x 8.1 x 0.5 cm (C) 2.9 x 1 cm Condition: Light rusting and wear to gold detailing. Ref: 65...

Lot 8

19th century Iron Tsuba, Seashore, Japanese Metalwork

819th century Iron Tsuba, Seashore, Japanese Metalwork
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19th century iron tsuba designing seashore landscape Size: 7.8 x 7.8 x 0.4 cm, C: 2.9 x 0.8 cm Condition: Light tarnishing, good for age. Ref: 65-...

Lot 9

Iron Sukashi Tsuba, Japanese Antique Sword Fitting

9Iron Sukashi Tsuba, Japanese Antique Sword Fitting
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19th century iron sukashi tsuba Size: 6.9 x 6.6 x 0.6 cm, C: 2.3 x 1.8cm Condition: Good for age, some wear. Ref: 65-3-1

Lot 10

Iron Tsuba, Chinese Scholar, Japanese Metalwork

10Iron Tsuba, Chinese Scholar, Japanese Metalwork
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19th century iron tsuba designing a bell with the Chinese scholarSize: 8.4 x 7.8 x 0.5 cmCondition: Light wear consistent with use.Ref: 53

Lot 11

19th Centiry Iron Tsuba, Japanese Metalwork

1119th Centiry Iron Tsuba, Japanese Metalwork
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19th iron tsuba signed YasuchikaSize: 7.8 x 7.0 x 0.4 cmCondition: Light surface wear.Ref: 84

Lot 12

Iron Tsuba, Ox and Moon Design, Japanese Metalwork

12Iron Tsuba, Ox and Moon Design, Japanese Metalwork
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Iron Tsuba with Ox and Moon Design Date: 19th century Size: 6.1 x 5.8 x 0.4 cm Condition: Lightly rusted, partly gild worn off. Ref: T103

Lot 13

19th century cloisonné kozuka, Japanese Work of Art

1319th century cloisonné kozuka, Japanese Work of Art
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19th century cloisonné kozukaSize: 9.3 x 1.4 x 0.5 cmCondition: Light wear.Ref: 56

Lot 14

Tengu Menpo, Original Japanese Mask

14Tengu Menpo, Original Japanese Mask
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Tengu Menpo Title: Iron SÅmen in the shape of a Tengu Date: 18th - 19th century Size (including neck guard): 31 x 18 x 16 cm Condition: Wear consi...

Lot 15

Koson Ohara, Geese, Japanese Woodblock Print

15Koson Ohara, Geese, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Ohara Koson (1877-1945)Title: Two white-fronted geese in flightDate: Early 20th centuryPublisher: Daikoku-yaSize: 24.1 x 25.1 cmCondition ...

Lot 16

Koson Ohara, Bird and Spider, Japanese Woodblock Print

16Koson Ohara, Bird and Spider, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Koson Ohara (1877-1945)Title: Bull-headed Shrike Catching a SpiderPublisher: DaikokuyaDate: Late 19th century to early 20th centurySize: 3...

Lot 17

Koson Ohara, Waxwings, Japanese Woodblock Print

17Koson Ohara, Waxwings, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Koson Ohara (1877-1945) Title: Waxwings and Red Berries Publisher: Daikokuya Date: Early 20th century Size: 34.4 x 18.5 cm Condition: Trim...

Lot 18

Koson Ohara, Willow Tree, Japanese Woodblock Print

18Koson Ohara, Willow Tree, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Koson Ohara (1877-1945) Title: Northern Lapwing on Willow Branch Publisher: Daikokuya Date: Early 20th century Size: 34.7 x 18.7 cm Condit...

Lot 19

Koson Ohar, Eagle, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

19Koson Ohar, Eagle, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Koson Ohara (1877-1945)Title: Eagle with Outspread WingsDate: early 20th centuryPublisher: DaikokuyaSize: 34.5 x 18.7 cmCondition: Slightl...

Lot 20

Koson Ohara, Pigeons, Ginkgo, Japanese Woodblock Print

20Koson Ohara, Pigeons, Ginkgo, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Koson Ohara (1877-1945)Title: Pigeons with Falling Ginkgo Leaves in RainPublisher: DaikokuyaDate: late 19th to the early 20th centurySize:...

Lot 21

Koson Ohara, Swallows, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

21Koson Ohara, Swallows, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Koson Ohara (1877-1945)Title: Swallows Chasing a BeePublisher: DaikokuyaDate: c.1900-1910sSize: (With frame) 35.5 x 19.7 cmCondition: Fram...

Lot 22

Kacho-ga, Modern Japanese Watercolours, Set of 6

22Kacho-ga, Modern Japanese Watercolours, Set of 6
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A collection of modern Japanese watercoloursDate: c. mid 20th centurySize: (Small with frame) 31.4 x 11.2 cm, (Medium with frame) 41.7 x 13.7 cm (...

Lot 23

Koson Ohara, Deer, Maple Leaves, Japanese Woodblock Print

23Koson Ohara, Deer, Maple Leaves, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Koson Ohara (1877 – 1945)Title: Two Deer among maple leaves on a moonlit nightPublisher: DaikokuyaDate: Early 20th CenturySize: 23.5 x 2...

Lot 24

Koson Ohara, Deer, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

24Koson Ohara, Deer, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Koson Ohara (1877-1945)Title: Pair of DeerPublisher: DaikokuyaDate: c.1900-1910sSize: 33.3 x 18.1 cmCondition: Slightly trimmed, minor spo...

Lot 25

Koson Ohara, Puppies, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

25Koson Ohara, Puppies, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Koson Ohara (1877-1945)Title: Two Playful PuppiesDate: c. 1930sSize: 25.6 x 25.6 cmCondition: Backed with margins added, minor spots.Ref: ...

Lot 26

Keinen Imao, Kacho-ga, Geese, Japanese Woodblock Print

26Keinen Imao, Kacho-ga, Geese, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Keinen ImaoTitle: â€Keinen's Album of the Birds and Flowers / Geeseâ€Publisher: Nishimura SozaemonDate: 1892Size: (R) 36.6 x 25.3, (L) 36....

Lot 27

Imao Keinen, Set of 2, Heron, Japanese Woodblock Print

27Imao Keinen, Set of 2, Heron, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Keinen Imao (1845-1924)Title: Heron / Sensitive Plant and Blue Rock ThrushSeries title: Keinen's Album of the Birds and Fl...

Lot 28

Imao Keinen, Kacho-ga, Set of 3, Japanese Woodblock Print

28Imao Keinen, Kacho-ga, Set of 3, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 3 prints:Artist: Keinen Imao (1845-1924)Title: The Japanese Yellow Rose and the Common Moorhen / Cedar Tree and Green Pigeon / Crape Myrtle...

Lot 29

Inoue Masaharu, Alpine Plants, Japanese Woodblock Print

29Inoue Masaharu, Alpine Plants, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Inoue Masaharu (active early 20th century)Title: Persicaria bistorta and Pyrolaceae / Lilium medeoloides and Aconitum​Se...

Lot 30

Shodo Kawarazaki, Cactus, Japanese Woodblock Print

30Shodo Kawarazaki, Cactus, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Shodo Kawarazaki (1889-1973)Title: CactusPublisher: UnsodoDate: 1968Size: 40.2 x 27.3 cmCondition: Light creases on bottom.Ref: JGA43

Lot 31

Shodo Kawarazaki, Flower Print, Japanese Woodblock Print

31Shodo Kawarazaki, Flower Print, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Shodo Kawarazaki (1889 - 1973)Title: Forget-Me-Not and BarleyPublisher: Unso-doDate: 20th centurySize: 40.5 x 27.6 cmCondition: Brown stai...

Lot 32

Shodo Kawarazaki, Rose, Japanese Woodblock Print

32Shodo Kawarazaki, Rose, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Shodo Kawarazaki (1889 - 1973) Title: Rose Publisher: Unsodo Date: 20th century Size: 27.4 x 40.6 cm Condition: Small creases, paper resid...

Lot 33

Shodo, Calla Lillies, Original Japenese Woodblock Print

33Shodo, Calla Lillies, Original Japenese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Shodo Kawarazaki (1889-1973) Title: Calla Lillies Publisher: Unsodo Date: mid 20th century Size: 40.0 x 27.5 cm Condition: Minor creases. ...

Lot 34

Shodo, Yellow, Rose, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

34Shodo, Yellow, Rose, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Shodo Kawarazaki (1889 - 1973) Title: Yellow Rose Publisher: Unsodo Date: mid 20th century Size: 39.7 x 27.2 cm Condition: Minor creases. ...

Lot 35

Mokuchu, Flowers, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

35Mokuchu, Flowers, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Mokuchu Urushibara (1888-1953)Title: Flowers in the Vase with Fish Design (Urushibara No.72)Date: 1920sSize: 31.3 x 46.0 cmCondition: Disc...

Lot 36

Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita, Cat, Japanese Woodblock Print

36Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita, Cat, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968) Title: White Cat Date: 1929 Size: 37.7 x 48.7 cm Condition: Margin folds and pinholes, some creases ...

Lot 37

Houn Osai, Beach, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

37Houn Osai, Beach, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Houn OsaiTitle: Shell Gathering on the BeachPublisher: Takekawa SeikichiDate: 1896Size: (L) 35.2 x 25.1, (C) 35.8 x 25.1, (R) 35.3 x 25 cm...

Lot 38

Nobukazu Yosai, Ladies Etiquette, Japanese Woodblock Print

38Nobukazu Yosai, Ladies Etiquette, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Nobukazu Yosai (1872-1944)Title: Ladies Etiquette: Flower Arrangement of Four SeasonsPublisher: Takekawa SeikichiDate: 1890sSize: (L) 35.7...

Lot 39

Kyosui Kawanabe, Poems, Japanese Woodblock Print

39Kyosui Kawanabe, Poems, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kyosui Kawanabe (1868-1935)Title: Ladies Etiquette: Poem MatchingPublisher: Takekawa SeikichiDate: 1890sSize: (L) 35.3 x 25, (C) 35.3 x 25...

Lot 40

Chikanobu Yoshu, Firelflies, Japanese Woodblock Print

40Chikanobu Yoshu, Firelflies, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912) Title: Fireflies at Suzaki, Song of the Four Seasons Publisher: Higuchi Ginjiro Date: 1894 Size: 36.9 x 72 cm ...

Lot 41

Chikanobu, Sumida, River, Japanese Woodblock Print

41Chikanobu, Sumida, River, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912) Title: Seeing off at Sumida Embankment Publisher: Morimoto Junzaburo Date: 1895 Size: (L) 35.5 x 24, (C) 35.6 ...

Lot 42

Chikanobu, Cherry Blossoms, Japanese Woodblock Print

42Chikanobu, Cherry Blossoms, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: View of the Night Cherry blossoms, from Snow, Moon, and FlowersPublisher: Matsunari YasutaroDate: 1890sS...

Lot 43

Chikanobu, Set of 2, Beauty, Japanese Woodblock Print

43Chikanobu, Set of 2, Beauty, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Bamboo, from Pine, Bamboo, and Plum / Iris Garden at the Country Villa, Song of the Fou...

Lot 44

Chikanobu, Kimono, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print

44Chikanobu, Kimono, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Playing Music in the Moonlight / Star Festival from Court Ladies of the Chiyoda PalaceP...

Lot 45

Chikanobu, Set of 2, Antique Japanese Woodblock Print

45Chikanobu, Set of 2, Antique Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838–1912) /Ginko Adachi (1853-1902)Title: Wedding Ceremony, Illustration of the Ladies Etiquette / Fol...

Lot 46

Chikanobu, Hunting, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

46Chikanobu, Hunting, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912) Title: Hunting at Koganehara Series title: The Outer Palace of Chiyoda Publisher: Fukuda Hatsujiro Date: 1897 ...

Lot 47

Chikanobu, Feudal Procession, Japanese Woodblock Print

47Chikanobu, Feudal Procession, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Feudal Procession at Ueno-OnariSeries title: The Outer Palace of ChiyodaPublisher: Fukuda HatsujiroDate:...

Lot 48

Chikanobu, Noh Play, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

48Chikanobu, Noh Play, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Commoners Viewing Noh Play during the Imperial Coronation Ceremony Series: The Outer Palace of ChiyodaPu...

Lot 49

Chikanobu, Archery, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

49Chikanobu, Archery, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Archery PracticeSeries: The Outer Palace of ChiyodaPublisher: Fukuda HatsujiroDate: 1897Size: (L) 23.8 x...

Lot 50

Chikanobu, Daimyo, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

50Chikanobu, Daimyo, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Daimyo Approaching the Kikyo Gate on Foot on New Year's DaySeries: The Outer Palace of ChiyodaPublisher:...

Lot 51

Chikanobu, First Boar Day, Japanese Woodblock Print

51Chikanobu, First Boar Day, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Daimyo Approaching the Ote Gate on Foot on the First Boar DaySeries: The Outer Palace of ChiyodaPublishe...

Lot 52

Chikanobu, Samurai and Horse, Japanese Woodblock Print

52Chikanobu, Samurai and Horse, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Taira no Atsumori and Kumagai NaozanePublisher: Narasawa KenjiroDate: 1906Size: 24.2 x 35.2 cmCondition:...

Lot 53

Chikanobu, Battle, Samurai, Japanese Woodblock Print

53Chikanobu, Battle, Samurai, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: The Battle of OkehazamaPublisher: Narasawa KenjiroDate: 1906Size: 24.3 x 35.2 cmCondition: Vertical cent...

Lot 54

Chikanobu Yoshu, Warrior, Japnese Woodblock Print

54Chikanobu Yoshu, Warrior, Japnese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: The Battle of KawanakajimaPublisher: Narasawa KenjiroDate: 1906Size: 24.2 x 35.2 cmCondition: Vertical c...

Lot 55

Chikanobu, Kunisada II, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print

55Chikanobu, Kunisada II, Set of 2, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912) / Kunisada II Utagawa (1786-1865)Title: Hasebe Nobutsura / 43. Kobai from Lady Murasaki's Genj...

Lot 56

Chikanobu Yoshu, Naginata, Japanese Woodblock Print

56Chikanobu Yoshu, Naginata, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)

Lot 57

Chikanobu, Samurai, Arrow, Japanese Woodblock Print

57Chikanobu, Samurai, Arrow, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Nitta YoshisadaPublisher: Narasawa KenjiroDate: 1906Size: 24.2 x 35.2 cmCondition: Vertical centrefold, ...

Lot 58

Konobu II, Samurai, Original Japnese Woodblock Print

58Konobu II, Samurai, Original Japnese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Konobu II Hasegawa (1859-1886)Title: No.6 KanjinchoSeries title: The Life of YoshitsunePublisher: Honya IsukeDate: 1875-1886Size: 36.8 x 2...

Lot 59

Toshikata, Kiyochika, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

59Toshikata, Kiyochika, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 Prints:Artist: Toshikata Mizuno (1866-1908) / Kiyochika Kobayashi (8147-1915)Title: Kusunoki Masashige / Ono no TofuSeries title: Instruc...

Lot 60

Toshihide Migita, Samurai, Japanese Woodblock Print

60Toshihide Migita, Samurai, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Toshihide Migita (1862 - 1925)Title: Lord Yoshiie and Cherry BlossomsPublisher: Matsuki HeikichiDate: 1893Size: (L)36.1 x 24.8 (C)36.1 x 2...

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