Fantastic antique Toyokuni III (also known as Utagawa Kunisada) woodblock print. This is a triptych, printed in three parts and skillfully joined by the framer. As a triptych each section is signed by the artist and publisher, so this framed piece is signed three times. It was printed/published by Tsujiya Yasubei. That would make this an Edo Period print through and through. The framing job is absolutely beautiful. Some type of plant matter woven textile makes up the matting. It appears to be bamboo possibly. This gives the presentation an incredibly unique and very oriental look. The frame itself is beautifully gilt wood. The frame back is covered in a plush textile of some sort. I assume the previous owner had expensive wall paper or paint and wanted to make sure their walls weren’t scratched. Both the prints and frame appear to be in excellent condition. Overall this makes for a very appealing presentation. There are many great woodblocks to be had on the market. At the end of the day you just choose one whose subject matter you like but one that will also look nice on the wall of your home. This one has good, pretty subject matter and one of the neatest and most attractive frame jobs I’ve ever seen. I could supple a couple eyelet screws if you’d like. Frame is approximately 18.75″x34″.