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Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Scroll (Hanga) – Takeda Shingen A magnificent, authentic vintage Japanese hanging scroll featuring a traditional woodblock print (hanga) of the legendary Sengoku-period daimyo, Takeda Shingen, surrounded by his famous Twenty-Four Generals. This is a genuine woodblock print, showcasing the intricate line work and traditional coloring techniques of classical Japanese art. This is an Edo-period piece. It comes complete with a traditional wooden storage box (tomobako) featuring older, hand-written identification labels on the lid and inside. This is a fantastic, museum-quality display piece for a martial arts dojo, a samurai history collector, or an Asian art enthusiast. Item Specifications: -Item Type: Kakejiku (Traditional Japanese Hanging Scroll) -Medium: Authentic Woodblock Print (Hanga) -Subject: Takeda Shingen and the 24 Generals -Includes: Hanging scroll and original wooden storage box (tomobako). Condition: Good antique condition. The woodblock colors are wonderfully preserved. Because of its age, there is some typical natural foxing/spotting and age-related wear to the paper and mounting.

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Edo Period Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock Print Lot (3). Offered here is a group of three original Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints, dating to the Edo period, all attributed to Utagawa Kunisada (also known as Toyokuni III), one of the most prolific and collected artists of the Utagawa school. This lot includes a varied and visually compelling selection of subjects representative of Edo-period popular culture. Beauty (Bijin-ga) – A woman seated and reading a letter, a classic domestic theme. Kabuki Actor Scene (Yakusha-e) – Dramatic theatrical imagery with expressive figures and costume. Genre / Daily Life Scene – A fish market view from Odawara, depicting everyday life and travel. Each print shows hand-printed line work, traditional pigments, and period paper, with visible age consistent with authentic Edo-era impressions. Condition varies across the three, with expected wear including toning, edge wear, creases, surface rubbing, and small losses-nothing unusual for prints of this age. Please review all images closely for details. These are not modern reproductions. This grouping would appeal to. Dealers seeking Edo material. Interior decorators / designers. Anyone looking for authentic Japanese art with historical presence. ? Sizes: Standard oban format approx. 14 x 9 inches each, unframed. ? Provenance: From a private collection.

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Looks like a scene from the famous Gojo Bridge battle depicting Yoshitsune in his clogs and umbrella. Numerous weapons carried by Yoshitune which was typical of the series. Matt measures 23 3/4 x 19 1/2 inches. Woodblock under matt measures 14 x 19 inches. Condition is good with some loss of vibrant colors, some worm damage lower middle and small tear. Yoshitsunes is a tragic and very famous story in Japan. His father was persecuted by the rival Taira Clan and Yoshitsune was brought up in a monastery. Legend has it that Yoshitsune was taught the secrets of fighting by. (mythical forest creatures) before taking up rebellion against his fathers old enemies. The scene depicted is the meeting between Yoshitsune and the folk hero Oniwakamura (Benkei). Benkei, known as a phenomenally strong man and warrior, has secured Gojo bridge with the intention of relieving 1000 samurai of their swords. Yoshitsune is his 1000th victim. Yoshitsune, though slight, defeats the giant man using. Benkei becomes his loyal protector and between them they lead an armed rebellion against the Taira, establishing Yoshitsunes brother as the first national Shogun – a position that would last 650 years until the19th century. Yoshitsune was betrayed by his brother and later killed himself and his family at the siege of Koromogawa no tate. Kunisada Utagawa (born 1786 died 12 January 1865) was a very prolific, successful and at his time highly appreciated leading designer of ukiyo-e (Japanese woodblock prints). In 1807 Kunisada Utagawa produced his first illustrated book. And in 1808 his first actor prints were published. The item “Edo Period Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada Diptych Battle Scene” is in sale since Wednesday, July 31, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “apogee-perigee” and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1800-1849
• Primary Material: Paper
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Type: Paintings
• Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print

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