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Carver’s identifying seal:? (Tsunoi) (Hori Cho). 22 3/4 x 14 1/4. Opening size: 13 1/2″ x 9″.

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The actor Otani Tomoemon V playing the role of Ono no Michikaze (also read as Ono no Tofu) in the play Ono no Tofu Aoyagi Suzuri performed at the Ichimura-za Theatre, 5/1869. From a set of at least 22 prints published by Gusokuya Kahei, 1869. Pupil first of Toyohara Chikanobu (whose name he took), then of Utagawa Kunisada (among the few of Kunisada’s pupils who did not use the name of Utagawa). Produced prints of actors, sets of views, historical subjects, journalistic illustrations in the late Kunisada tradition, which reflect the declining taste of the public and the worsening color printing. Particularly known for some late okubi-e. A minor artist, but represents the last of the great ukiyo-e tradition. Ashmolean; Baltimore; British; Cincinnati; Fine (California, De Young); Musee (1), (2); Musees; Newark; Riccar; Tokyo (1); Victoria; Waseda. Condition: The art is in good condition. The paper is very thin. Please review all photos…. I had this piece up already, I removed it from the frame to show authenticity. It measures: 14 1/16″H x 9 3/8″W.

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Signed Kunichika / Image size 9 1/4 ” x 13 3/4 ” (oban tate-e) A dark night scene of ninja posed for combat holding a lantern shadowing figures of samurai over the right shoulder in the background. A pagoda spire rises in the far distance. Nice dramatic subject matter with rich color. Authentic one of a kind piece in Excellent condition. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “shinobi-1050″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1835-1900 (1860’s)
• Maker: Toyohara Kunichika
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

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This is a 19th Century woodblock print by Toyohara Chikanobu from his Kabuki theatre series – circa 1879 – 1881. This is two panels of what we believe was a triptych of a kabuki theatre scene – great subject matter. Great, vibrant colors to this piece. The pieces together measure 18 1/2″ x 14 1/4″. Please read condition report and see photos. Buttercup Antiques is located in the St. Francois Mountains of Missouri. We specialize in unique vintage items, antiques and art. Educators and researchers and, as a part-time endeavor, enjoy researching the items thoroughly before putting them on the market. Buttercup is our beloved 10 year old black lab. Her photo is always included with our listings. She is the light of our life and thoroughly enjoys sniffing our finds for any questionable scents. If you happen to find a rogue black lab hair on your item – we promise she is toxic free. This is just her little way of sharing the love! Please take a look at some of our other listings! Also, be sure to follow Buttercup on Facebook and Twitter to find out what she is up to and to be updated on recent listings. The item “Toyohara (Yoshu) Chikanobu (Japan, 1835-1900) Ukiyo-e circa 1880 Woodblock Print” is in sale since Monday, September 16, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “buttercupantiques314″ and is located in Saint Louis, Missouri. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Monaco, Viet nam, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Primary Material: Paper
• Age: 1850-1899
• Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
• Type: Paintings, Scrolls & Prints
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Color: Multi-Color
• Maker: Chikanobu

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