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Comparing it to other listings and museum prints viewable online. – Series: Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi) Station: Fujieda Actor/Role: Bando Mitsugoro III as Kumagai Jiro Naozane (famous warrior from Heike Monogatari) Date: 1852 (confirmed by Edo-period censor seals “Hama” and “Magome”) Format: Oban tate-e approx. 14 × 9½ in Signature: “Toyokuni ga” (Kunisada’s signature as Toyokuni III) This dramatic yakusha-e (actor print) shows Bando Mitsugoro III in the role of the warrior Kumagai Naozane, with a small landscape view of Fujieda station above. Part of Kunisada’s celebrated Tokaido actor series, sometimes called the “Two Brushes Tokaido, ” produced in collaboration with Hiroshige’s landscape style. Condition: Moderate toning and foxing; light mat burn at edges. Colors moderately faded but stable. Margins appear trimmed under frame. No major tears or holes visible. Provenance / References: Identical impressions held by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art. Catalogued as: Fujieda – Bando Mitsugoro III as Kumagai Jiro Naozane, 1852.

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Signature on right hand side. Censor seal and publisher seal on bottom left. Print colors are slightly faded from age, paper curling on right edge.

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Here signing “Gototei Kunisada ga”. The center sheet, depicting kabuki actors in leisure time, c. Print states Iwai Hanshiro V with his poetry name: = Iwai Baiga. Publisher is Mikawaya Rihei. Measures 14 by 10 inches.

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Utagawa Kunisada was also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III the most popular, prolific, and commercially successful designer of ukiyo-e woodblock prints in 19th-century Japan. In his own time, his reputation far exceeded that of his contemporaries, Hokusai, Hiroshige, and Kuniyoshi. Dimensions: 10.1″ x 14.8″ / 25.7cm x 37.7cm. Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it’s difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN a little, DAMAGE a little, FOLD, HOLE. About colors of the photos. The color of the actual item may look different from the picture because of the lighting. The color on a photo can differ because of light, screen settings, personal color perception, etc. Please understand that we can’t control the varying light in different environments. Please read the description, check actual photos, and ask questions if doubts in advance. You can return item in 60 days after receiving an item. I accept free return. International Buyers – Please Note. From 1 July 2021, all commercial goods imported into the EU from a third country or third territory is subject to VAT irrespective of their value. I hope your understanding. Please be assured that we’ll do our best to deliver your items safely. Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions.

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Utagawa Kunisada was also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III the most popular, prolific, and commercially successful designer of ukiyo-e woodblock prints in 19th-century Japan. In his own time, his reputation far exceeded that of his contemporaries, Hokusai, Hiroshige, and Kuniyoshi. Dimensions: 10″ x 14.7″ / 25.3cm x 37.4cm. Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it’s difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN a little, DAMAGE a little, HOLE. About colors of the photos. The color of the actual item may look different from the picture because of the lighting. The color on a photo can differ because of light, screen settings, personal color perception, etc. Please understand that we can’t control the varying light in different environments. Please read the description, check actual photos, and ask questions if doubts in advance. You can return item in 60 days after receiving an item. I accept free return. International Buyers – Please Note. From 1 July 2021, all commercial goods imported into the EU from a third country or third territory is subject to VAT irrespective of their value. I hope your understanding. Please be assured that we’ll do our best to deliver your items safely. Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions.

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Utagawa Kunisada was also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III the most popular, prolific, and commercially successful designer of ukiyo-e woodblock prints in 19th-century Japan. In his own time, his reputation far exceeded that of his contemporaries, Hokusai, Hiroshige, and Kuniyoshi. Dimensions: 9.9″ x 14.5″ / 25.2cm x 36.9cm. Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it’s difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN a little, DAMAGE a little, HOLE. About colors of the photos. The color of the actual item may look different from the picture because of the lighting. The color on a photo can differ because of light, screen settings, personal color perception, etc. Please understand that we can’t control the varying light in different environments. Please read the description, check actual photos, and ask questions if doubts in advance. You can return item in 60 days after receiving an item. I accept free return. International Buyers – Please Note. From 1 July 2021, all commercial goods imported into the EU from a third country or third territory is subject to VAT irrespective of their value. I hope your understanding. Please be assured that we’ll do our best to deliver your items safely. Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions.

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13 3/4 x 9. 1/4 x 16 1.

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This stunning Japanese woodblock print is a true masterpiece from the renowned artist Utagawa Kunisada. Created in the 1800s, this original piece is a must-have for any collector of Asian antiques. The print features a vibrant multi-color design on paper and is signed by the artist himself. The region of origin for this piece is Japan, and it falls under the category of paintings, scrolls & prints. This artwork is perfect for those who appreciate the beauty and intricacy of Asian art, and it is sure to make a wonderful addition to any collection.

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Toto Ryokoku Japanese original wood block prints. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “treasuresbybell” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Primary Material: Paper
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1800-1849
• Maker: Utagawa Kunisada I

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Triptych is in decent shape with a few small holes and tears, a few spots of light moisture stain, all in all an excellent example!! Please ask for any additional photos or questions. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “wilpow-59″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Primary Material: Paper
• Architectural: Figures in period costume
• Estate fresh: New to the marketplace
• Rare: Very scarce & difficult to find
• Women on veranda performing tasks: Imperial palace scene
• Japan: Asia
• Trio of prints: Assembled into triptych
• Color: Multi-Color
• No corner folds or edge tears: Print margins largely intact
• Ukiyo-e: Color woodblock print(s)
• Mulberry paper: Imperial women in kimonos
• Figurative: Signed by the artist in Japanese calligraphy
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Maker: Utagawa Kunisida (Toyokuni III, Japan, 1786-1865)
• Early to mid 19th century: Circa 1820-1850
• 100% original antique condition: Untouched & undisturbed
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Age: 1800-1849
• Vivid, saturated colors: Printed on Japanese mulberry artist paper

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