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Thank you very much for viewing this item. This is an antique Japanese woodblock print by Ochiai Yoshiiku. Authentic warrior prints depicting Takeda Shingen are difficult to obtain today and possess a high degree of rarity. Takeda Daizen Daifu Harunobu Nyudo Shingen. Takeda Shingen / Samurai Warrior. 23.7 cm (height) × 17.0 cm (width). Please allow slight measurement differences. This rare antique woodblock print depicts Takeda Shingen, one of the most celebrated samurai warriors in Japanese history. The print shows a warrior wearing detailed armor and a horned helmet, accompanied by extensive historical text. The artist’s signature and seal can be seen on the artwork. This rare antique woodblock print offers strong visual impact and is an attractive piece for collectors of samurai and ukiyo-e art. This is an antique woodblock print. Thin backing paper attached. Wear and stains visible. Age-related wear on the reverse side. Please carefully review all photos before purchasing. The item shown in the photos is the actual item you will receive. As this is an antique item, age-related wear, discoloration, stains, creases, trimming, and backing paper are present. Colors may vary slightly depending on monitor settings and lighting conditions. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing. Age-related wear, discoloration, stains, creases, trimming, backing paper, and other antique characteristics are considered part of the item’s condition and are not grounds for return.

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One Hundred Noh Plays. By Tsukioka Kogyo (1869 – 1927). Original Antique Japanese woodblock Print. Published by Daikokuya in Ryogoku, Tokyo in 1924. There are stains marks of papercrip and foxing. Please see photos for details. Size: about 15 x 10 inches include margins. If you were unable to receive the package for any reason, please ensure it is picked up within 3 days. You won’t have to pay anything after checkout. We are off on Saturday, Sunday (Japan time) and National holidays in Japan.

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Contents: 1 Wood block print A piece from the 1918 special edition of “Ukiyo-e Ha Gashu”. Originally handwritten on paper. Year of publication: 1918. Size: 38×21cm (15×8.3 inch). Ukiyoe-Ha-Gashu is the first complete collection of Ukiyo-e in Japan that systematically contains handwritten Ukiyo-e. The first edition was published in 1906-08 and exhibited at the Japan-England Exposition (1910). The exquisite and luxurious woodblock printing technique, which is said to have required 200 times repeated woodblocks to complete a single print, is considered worthy of special mention in the history of Japanese woodblock printing. Ukiyoe-Ha-Gashu was published in several editions, including the first edition in a limited edition of 200 copies, a top-bound edition, and a standard edition. This is the third edition of the special top-bound edition, and according to the preface to the book, This edition has been further revised and published in response to the requests of enthusiasts. The works and color woodblock prints in this edition are not much different from those in the first limited edition. There are light stains on the paper mat. This item is not new. Please refer to the description-of-item columns and the pictures.

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Thank you very much for viewing this item. This is a Japanese woodblock print by Hasui Kawase. Spring Snow, Kyoto Kiyomizu Temple. 36.3 cm × 23.8 cm. Please allow slight measurement differences. This artwork depicts Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto during snowfall. Snow-covered temple buildings, the famous Kiyomizu stage, and two figures holding umbrellas create a quiet and atmospheric winter scene. The delicate expression of falling snow and the calm blue color tones are particularly impressive. The artist name and seals can be seen within the print. Please judge the condition carefully from the photographs. Minor age-related wear may be present. Please review all photographs carefully. The item shown in the photographs is the exact item you will receive. Colors may vary slightly depending on monitor settings, lighting conditions, and viewing environment. Please enlarge and inspect all photographs carefully before purchasing. Any condition not specifically mentioned but visible in the photographs shall be considered part of the item’s condition. Please review all photographs carefully before purchasing. Only one piece is currently available. We recommend purchasing early before it becomes unavailable.

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By Okuyama Gihachiro (1907 – 1981). Original Woodblock Print printed in 1969 (Showa 44). Number 30 of 100. Pencil sined (in Japanese and English), titled, dated and numberd by the artist. He is noted for bridging the gap between commercial advertising and pure art, having designed iconic labels for Nikka Whisky and various wartime posters. Size : 16 x 21 inches include margins. Box and bussiness address. If you were unable to receive the package for any reason, please ensure it is picked up within 3 days. You won’t have to pay anything after checkout. We are off on Saturday, Sunday (Japan time) and National holidays in Japan.

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Thank you for viewing this item. This is an original Japanese woodblock print by Kuniteru Utagawa. 35 cm in height. Please allow slight measurement differences. This original Japanese woodblock print depicts Kiyomigata Mataichi, a sumo wrestler portrayed in traditional Ukiyo-e style. The composition features the wrestler standing in formal attire with two swords. Architectural scenery and Mount Fuji can be seen in the background. Fine line work, detailed costume patterns, and traditional Japanese woodblock printing techniques are visible throughout the artwork. The artist signature and publisher marks are visible within the print. This is an authentic vintage Japanese woodblock print and not a modern decorative reproduction. This is an antique item. Visible condition details include. Foxing and stains. Creases and folds. General aging consistent with old paper works. Please carefully review all photographs. The item shown in the photographs is the exact item you will receive. Please enlarge all photographs and inspect them carefully before purchasing. All visible characteristics, including paper aging, discoloration, stains, creases, folds, foxing, trimming, edge wear, and printing irregularities, are considered part of the item’s condition. Colors may appear slightly different depending on lighting conditions, camera settings, and monitor settings. No restoration or conservation history is known. The artwork will be packed carefully with rigid protection to help prevent damage during transportation. Age-related wear, discoloration, stains, foxing, folds, creases, paper aging, edge wear, trimming, and all visible characteristics shown in the photographs are considered part of the item’s condition and are not grounds for return. Please review all photographs carefully before purchasing. This is a one-of-a-kind item. Only one piece is available. We recommend purchasing early before it becomes unavailable.

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This is the design collection “Miyama no Shiori” (one book) published by Honda Unkindo in 1901. It is a wonderful collection of woodblock prints with exquisite carving and printing. This is a very old product, so there is various damage discoloration, stains, wrinkles, scratches, rips, dirt, tears, etc. Also, some of the binding threads are broken, but there is no problem reading it. Please refer to the photos carefully before considering purchasing. The size is approximately 25.1 cm long and 17.8 cm wide. Please forgive some errors as these are amateur measurements.

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An authentic original 1925 woodblock print by internationally celebrated Japanese-French modernist artist Tsuguharu Foujita (Léonard Foujita). This work was created as an original illustration for the 1925 first edition publication of Roi Pausole, featuring a reclining nude rendered in Foujita’s unmistakable linear elegance. The composition demonstrates the qualities that made Foujita world-famous in 1920s Paris. Delicate balance of black and white. Sensual yet restrained depiction of the female form. Fusion of Japanese graphic sensibility and European modernism. Unlike later reproductions frequently found on the market, this example is described as an authentic original woodblock print from the period publication. The minimalist presentation and strong Art Deco atmosphere make this piece exceptionally suitable for collectors of. School of Paris art. Early 20th century book illustration. Foujita remains one of the most internationally recognized Japanese artists of the 20th century, with works held in major museums worldwide including Paris and Tokyo collections. Artist: Tsuguharu Foujita (Léonard Foujita). Title: ROI PAUSOLE / “BUISSON”. Medium: Original woodblock print. Technique: Book illustration print. 117 × 84 mm. 395 × 290 mm. Signature: Printed within edition. Origin: France / Japan related modernism. Tsuguharu Foujita became a leading figure of the School of Paris during the 1920s and achieved enormous international acclaim for his elegant depictions of women, cats, and café society. His works from this golden Paris period are highly sought after worldwide. This small but sophisticated composition reflects the intimate and poetic atmosphere that defines Foujita’s finest graphic works. Tsuguharu Foujita, Leonard Foujita, Foujita woodblock print, 1925 print, ROI PAUSOLE, School of Paris, Japanese modern art, Art Deco nude, vintage erotic print, original woodcut, Japanese French artist, modernist print, antique illustration, reclining nude print, collectible Foujita art.

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A beautiful antique Japanese woodblock print depicting an atmospheric night bridge scene illuminated by lantern light. The print is signed “Koho” and bears publisher markings in the margin. A “MADE IN JAPAN” stamp appears on the reverse, indicating that the print was produced for the export market during the early twentieth century. The composition beautifully captures the quiet mood of a Japanese evening, with figures crossing a bridge, lanterns glowing against the darkness, and reflections shimmering on the water. The subtle color palette and strong contrast between light and shadow create a particularly elegant night scene. Image size: Approximately 19 × 25.5 cm (7.5 × 10.0 inches). Tracking information will be provided. From a private collection in Japan.

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Thank you very much for viewing this item. This is a Japanese woodblock print by Hasui Kawase. Fuji Snowy Morning (Tago-no-Ura). 36.4 cm × 24.1 cm. Please allow slight measurement differences. This artwork depicts Mt. Fuji viewed from Tago-no-Ura in a tranquil winter setting. A snow-covered pine tree stands prominently in the foreground, while Mt. Fuji rises in the distance beyond the calm waters. The composition features beautiful contrasts between the white snow, soft blue tones, and the quiet atmosphere of a winter landscape. The artist signature, seals, and publisher marks can be seen within the print. This artwork is highly appreciated by collectors who enjoy traditional Japanese landscape prints and scenes featuring Mt. Please carefully review all photographs for the actual condition. Minor age-related wear may be present. The item shown in the photographs is the exact item you will receive. Colors may vary slightly depending on lighting conditions, camera settings, and monitor environments. Any condition visible in the photographs shall be considered part of the item’s condition. Please enlarge all images and review them carefully before purchasing. Please review all photographs carefully before purchasing. Only one piece is currently available. We recommend purchasing early before it becomes unavailable.

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