Japanese Woodblock Print » mask’ https://japanesewoodblockedition.com Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:23:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 RARE Utagawa Yoshikazu Original Edo Period Beauty with Mask Woodblock Print https://japanesewoodblockedition.com/2026/01/rare-utagawa-yoshikazu-original-edo-period-beauty-with-mask-woodblock-print-2/ https://japanesewoodblockedition.com/2026/01/rare-utagawa-yoshikazu-original-edo-period-beauty-with-mask-woodblock-print-2/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2026 04:52:41 +0000 https://japanesewoodblockedition.com/2026/01/rare-utagawa-yoshikazu-original-edo-period-beauty-with-mask-woodblock-print-2/ […]]]>

RARE Utagawa Yoshikazu Original Edo Period Beauty with Mask Woodblock Print
###? AUTHENTIC ORIGINAL – NOT A REPRODUCTION? This is a genuine 19th-century Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) from the Late Edo to Early Meiji period ca. 1850s-1860s, printed from original carved woodblocks during the artist’s lifetime. This is NOT a modern reproduction, reprint, or poster. ### DISTINGUISHED PROVENANCE: THE OWEN LATTIMORE COLLECTION. Leading Expert on China and Central Asia: Lattimore was a renowned Orientalist, author, and educator who spent his formative years in China and traveled extensively throughout Mongolia, Manchuria, and Inner Asia during the 1920s-1930s. Presidential Advisor: Served as advisor to Chiang Kai-shek and Director of Pacific Operations for the U. Office of War Information during WWII. Lattimore’s deep knowledge and appreciation of Asian culture informed his collecting activities. Provenance from such a distinguished scholar significantly enhances the historical and collectible value of this print. His papers are preserved in the Library of Congress and his Asian art collection reflects his scholarly expertise and refined taste. Title: Beauty Holding a Mask. Format: Kakemono-e – Vertical Diptych. Artist: Utagawa Yoshikazu , active ca. Signature: Ichijusai Yoshikazu ga – visible in upper right. Block Cutter/Publisher Mark: (Cho) [possibly Hori Cho]. Date: Circa 1850s-1860s (Late Edo to Early Meiji period). Size: 64 × 22 cm (25.2 × 8.7 inches). Composition: Two joined oban sheets creating the rare kakemono-e format. While Yoshikazu is best known for his Yokohama-e (prints depicting foreigners) and warrior prints, bijin-ga (beauty pictures) in the kakemono-e format are considerably rarer in his oeuvre, making this work particularly desirable for collectors. This print exhibits all characteristics of an authentic original Edo period woodblock print. Original woodblock printing from artist’s lifetime. Hand-carved and hand-printed using traditional methods. Period-appropriate paper with age-consistent yellowing. Authentic artist signature and seals. Two-sheet construction characteristic of kakemono-e format. Period inks showing natural aging patterns. Historical provenance from renowned scholar’s collection. Modern reproductions cannot replicate the texture, paper quality, ink absorption, and aging characteristics visible in this authentic 19th-century print. The print shows age-appropriate characteristics consistent with a 160+ year old work. Overall good structural integrity with both sheets joined. Natural yellowing/oxidation of paper consistent with period. Colors retain reasonable vibrancy. Some visible aging at join line. No major tears or losses. Professional conservation could enhance display quality while preserving authenticity. ### INVESTMENT & COLLECTIBILITY. Authentic original from artist’s lifetime. Rare kakemono-e format. Distinguished Owen Lattimore provenance. Student of master artist Kuniyoshi. Uncommon bijin-ga subject for this artist. Historical and scholarly significance. Serious ukiyo-e collectors seeking authenticated originals. Institutions building Japanese art collections. Collectors of works with distinguished provenance. Scholars of Utagawa school prints. Investors in appreciating Asian art assets. QUESTIONS WELCOME: I’m happy to provide additional photographs or information about this exceptional piece of Japanese art history. Don’t miss this opportunity to own an authentic 19th-century Japanese masterwork from one of the 20th century’s most distinguished Asian scholars’ personal collection!
RARE Utagawa Yoshikazu Original Edo Period Beauty with Mask Woodblock Print
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RARE Utagawa Yoshikazu Original Edo Period Beauty with Mask Woodblock Print
###? AUTHENTIC ORIGINAL – NOT A REPRODUCTION? This is a genuine 19th-century Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e) from the Late Edo to Early Meiji period ca. 1850s-1860s, printed from original carved woodblocks during the artist’s lifetime. This is NOT a modern reproduction, reprint, or poster. ### DISTINGUISHED PROVENANCE: THE OWEN LATTIMORE COLLECTION. Leading Expert on China and Central Asia: Lattimore was a renowned Orientalist, author, and educator who spent his formative years in China and traveled extensively throughout Mongolia, Manchuria, and Inner Asia during the 1920s-1930s. Presidential Advisor: Served as advisor to Chiang Kai-shek and Director of Pacific Operations for the U. Office of War Information during WWII. Lattimore’s deep knowledge and appreciation of Asian culture informed his collecting activities. Provenance from such a distinguished scholar significantly enhances the historical and collectible value of this print. His papers are preserved in the Library of Congress and his Asian art collection reflects his scholarly expertise and refined taste. Title: Beauty Holding a Mask. Format: Kakemono-e – Vertical Diptych. Artist: Utagawa Yoshikazu , active ca. Signature: Ichijusai Yoshikazu ga – visible in upper right. Block Cutter/Publisher Mark: (Cho) [possibly Hori Cho]. Date: Circa 1850s-1860s (Late Edo to Early Meiji period). Size: 64 × 22 cm (25.2 × 8.7 inches). Composition: Two joined oban sheets creating the rare kakemono-e format. While Yoshikazu is best known for his Yokohama-e (prints depicting foreigners) and warrior prints, bijin-ga (beauty pictures) in the kakemono-e format are considerably rarer in his oeuvre, making this work particularly desirable for collectors. This print exhibits all characteristics of an authentic original Edo period woodblock print. Original woodblock printing from artist’s lifetime. Hand-carved and hand-printed using traditional methods. Period-appropriate paper with age-consistent yellowing. Authentic artist signature and seals. Two-sheet construction characteristic of kakemono-e format. Period inks showing natural aging patterns. Historical provenance from renowned scholar’s collection. Modern reproductions cannot replicate the texture, paper quality, ink absorption, and aging characteristics visible in this authentic 19th-century print. The print shows age-appropriate characteristics consistent with a 160+ year old work. Overall good structural integrity with both sheets joined. Natural yellowing/oxidation of paper consistent with period. Colors retain reasonable vibrancy. Some visible aging at join line. No major tears or losses. Professional conservation could enhance display quality while preserving authenticity. ### INVESTMENT & COLLECTIBILITY. Authentic original from artist’s lifetime. Rare kakemono-e format. Distinguished Owen Lattimore provenance. Student of master artist Kuniyoshi. Uncommon bijin-ga subject for this artist. Historical and scholarly significance. Serious ukiyo-e collectors seeking authenticated originals. Institutions building Japanese art collections. Collectors of works with distinguished provenance. Scholars of Utagawa school prints. Investors in appreciating Asian art assets. QUESTIONS WELCOME: I’m happy to provide additional photographs or information about this exceptional piece of Japanese art history. Don’t miss this opportunity to own an authentic 19th-century Japanese masterwork from one of the 20th century’s most distinguished Asian scholars’ personal collection!
RARE Utagawa Yoshikazu Original Edo Period Beauty with Mask Woodblock Print
]]> https://japanesewoodblockedition.com/2025/12/rare-utagawa-yoshikazu-original-edo-period-beauty-with-mask-woodblock-print/feed/ 0 KAORU KAWANO ORIGINAL Signed Red Sealed Girl with Mask Japanese Woodblock Print https://japanesewoodblockedition.com/2020/12/kaoru-kawano-original-signed-red-sealed-girl-with-mask-japanese-woodblock-print/ https://japanesewoodblockedition.com/2020/12/kaoru-kawano-original-signed-red-sealed-girl-with-mask-japanese-woodblock-print/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2020 05:31:54 +0000 http://japanesewoodblockedition.com/2020/12/kaoru-kawano-original-signed-red-sealed-girl-with-mask-japanese-woodblock-print/ […]]]>
KAORU KAWANO ORIGINAL Signed Red Sealed Girl with Mask Japanese Woodblock Print
KAORU KAWANO ORIGINAL Signed Red Sealed Girl with Mask Japanese Woodblock Print
KAORU KAWANO ORIGINAL Signed Red Sealed Girl with Mask Japanese Woodblock Print
KAORU KAWANO ORIGINAL Signed Red Sealed Girl with Mask Japanese Woodblock Print
KAORU KAWANO ORIGINAL Signed Red Sealed Girl with Mask Japanese Woodblock Print
KAORU KAWANO ORIGINAL Signed Red Sealed Girl with Mask Japanese Woodblock Print
KAORU KAWANO ORIGINAL Signed Red Sealed Girl with Mask Japanese Woodblock Print
KAORU KAWANO ORIGINAL Signed Red Sealed Girl with Mask Japanese Woodblock Print
KAORU KAWANO ORIGINAL Signed Red Sealed Girl with Mask Japanese Woodblock Print

KAORU KAWANO ORIGINAL Signed Red Sealed Girl with Mask Japanese Woodblock Print
This is an AUTHENTIC, SIGNED (both pencil signed and re d sealed) wood block print from KAORU KAWANO. You are probably aware that Mr. Kawano was a modern artist that lived from about 1916 to 1965. This piece is believed to date to the 1950s. Kawano is known for his wood block prints, many of which focus on children. This print is usually referred to as Girl with Mask (or Girl with Red Mask). Again, this piece is signed with the red mark in the bottom left hand corner and then also SIGNED IN PENCIL in the general area below the red mark. Our apologies that the pencil signature was a little hard to capture on the dark background in photos, but hopefully you can see it. This is a nice sized piece that is big enough to be impactful to your collection but small enough to not require a large area to display. As framed, the entire piece is approximately sized at 15.5″ tall x 19.75″ long x. Open, viewable area of the print not covered by the mat or frame is sized at 10″ tall x 14.75″ long. We did not remove the print from the frame since is so nicely framed but presume the print size to be about 11″ x 16″. As framed, the picture weighs 3 pounds. The back contains a label from the framing shop of Max Hill Shop in the French Quarters in New Orleans. We inspected from outside the glass using a 10X magnifying loupe with no damage found on the print. T his piece is in wonderful pre-owned condition with no major signs of damage or excessive wear. Print is still nice and vivid. There is only very minor wear to the frame and so the piece would be ready to hang as is. In summary, this is an eye-catching print that looks much newer than it approximate 60 years that is accented nicely. A flattering, organic feeling mat and frame combination. We just want to make sure these arrive safely to you. BOXES (sorry) as a physical location will be required for signature receipt. Visit our RetroSpect Yourself store for other distinctive choices. We frequently update our inventory, so we hope you choose to save and follow our storeand we hope you find whatever it is for which you are searching today. The item “KAORU KAWANO ORIGINAL Signed Red Sealed Girl with Mask Japanese Woodblock Print” is in sale since Friday, October 18, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Asian\1900-Now\Japanese\Prints, Paintings & Posters”. The seller is “got2retrospectyourself” and is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States.
KAORU KAWANO ORIGINAL Signed Red Sealed Girl with Mask Japanese Woodblock Print
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Toyokuni III Utagawa, Theatre, Mask, Ukiyo-e, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
Toyokuni III Utagawa, Theatre, Mask, Ukiyo-e, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
Toyokuni III Utagawa, Theatre, Mask, Ukiyo-e, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

Toyokuni III Utagawa, Theatre, Mask, Ukiyo-e, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
Kabuki play, Band Kotoji Dancing Sanbas. Condition: Paper slightly torn around the edges. The tree panels are attached to each other. 36.9 x 75 cm (total). We will relist the item at a lower price in 3 to 6 months time. In the interest of being fair and providing equal opportunity to all our potential clients, we will not be accepting any private requests or offers regarding the prices of any of our items. All items listed by the Japanese Gallery are authentic and antique Japanese woodblock prints. The Japanese Gallery Kensington guarantees all listed items are neither reprints nor reproductions. The item “Toyokuni III Utagawa, Theatre, Mask, Ukiyo-e, Original Japanese Woodblock Print” is in sale since Thursday, October 25, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Japanese\Prints”. The seller is “japanese.gallery” and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Region of Origin: Japanese
  • Product: Print
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Original/Repro: Antique Original

Toyokuni III Utagawa, Theatre, Mask, Ukiyo-e, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
]]> https://japanesewoodblockedition.com/2019/07/toyokuni-iii-utagawa-theatre-mask-ukiyo-e-original-japanese-woodblock-print/feed/ 0 Momijigari, Tattoo, Design, Hannya Mask, Ukiyo-e, Original Japanese Woodblock Print https://japanesewoodblockedition.com/2018/11/momijigari-tattoo-design-hannya-mask-ukiyo-e-original-japanese-woodblock-print/ https://japanesewoodblockedition.com/2018/11/momijigari-tattoo-design-hannya-mask-ukiyo-e-original-japanese-woodblock-print/#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2018 19:35:43 +0000 http://japanesewoodblockedition.com/2018/11/momijigari-tattoo-design-hannya-mask-ukiyo-e-original-japanese-woodblock-print/ […]]]>
Momijigari, Tattoo, Design, Hannya Mask, Ukiyo-e, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
Momijigari, Tattoo, Design, Hannya Mask, Ukiyo-e, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

Momijigari, Tattoo, Design, Hannya Mask, Ukiyo-e, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
Poliptych (right panel missing). (L) 26 x 38.3 (R) 25.4 38.9 cm. We will relist the item at a lower price in 3 to 6 months time. In the interest of being fair and providing equal opportunity to all our potential clients, we will not be accepting any private requests or offers regarding the prices of any of our items. All items listed by the Japanese Gallery are authentic and antique Japanese woodblock prints. The Japanese Gallery Kensington guarantees all listed items are neither reprints nor reproductions. The item “Momijigari, Tattoo, Design, Hannya Mask, Ukiyo-e, Original Japanese Woodblock Print” is in sale since Saturday, November 10, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Japanese\Prints”. The seller is “japanese.gallery” and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Region of Origin: Japanese
  • Product: Print
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Original/Repro: Antique Original

Momijigari, Tattoo, Design, Hannya Mask, Ukiyo-e, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
]]> https://japanesewoodblockedition.com/2018/11/momijigari-tattoo-design-hannya-mask-ukiyo-e-original-japanese-woodblock-print/feed/ 0 Kaoru Kawano Japanese Modernist Woodblock’girl In A Mask,’ Signed, Orig. Frame https://japanesewoodblockedition.com/2018/09/kaoru-kawano-japanese-modernist-woodblockgirl-in-a-mask-signed-orig-frame/ https://japanesewoodblockedition.com/2018/09/kaoru-kawano-japanese-modernist-woodblockgirl-in-a-mask-signed-orig-frame/#comments Sat, 29 Sep 2018 00:32:49 +0000 http://japanesewoodblockedition.com/2018/09/kaoru-kawano-japanese-modernist-woodblockgirl-in-a-mask-signed-orig-frame/ […]]]>
Kaoru Kawano Japanese Modernist Woodblock'girl In A Mask,' Signed, Orig. Frame
Kaoru Kawano Japanese Modernist Woodblock'girl In A Mask,' Signed, Orig. Frame
Kaoru Kawano Japanese Modernist Woodblock'girl In A Mask,' Signed, Orig. Frame
Kaoru Kawano Japanese Modernist Woodblock'girl In A Mask,' Signed, Orig. Frame
Kaoru Kawano Japanese Modernist Woodblock'girl In A Mask,' Signed, Orig. Frame
Kaoru Kawano Japanese Modernist Woodblock'girl In A Mask,' Signed, Orig. Frame
Kaoru Kawano Japanese Modernist Woodblock'girl In A Mask,' Signed, Orig. Frame
Kaoru Kawano Japanese Modernist Woodblock'girl In A Mask,' Signed, Orig. Frame
Kaoru Kawano Japanese Modernist Woodblock'girl In A Mask,' Signed, Orig. Frame
Kaoru Kawano Japanese Modernist Woodblock'girl In A Mask,' Signed, Orig. Frame
Kaoru Kawano Japanese Modernist Woodblock'girl In A Mask,' Signed, Orig. Frame

Kaoru Kawano Japanese Modernist Woodblock'girl In A Mask,' Signed, Orig. Frame
KAORU KAWANO JAPANESE WOODBLOCK’GIRL IN A MASK,’ SIGNED, ORIGINAL BLCK ENMEL, THIN-PROFILE FRAME. Signed & stamped on the bottom of the print with original Art Gallery label at the dust cover. (Ross Widen Gallery Cleveland, Ohio). 22 ¾” Width x 16 ¾” Height (Frame). X 15 ½” Width x 10 ¾” Height (Image). Very Good/Excellent over a ll vint a ge condition. The item “KAORU KAWANO JAPANESE MODERNIST WOODBLOCK’GIRL IN A MASK,’ SIGNED, ORIG. FRAME” is in sale since Monday, November 20, 2017. This item is in the category “Art\Art Prints”. The seller is “modsanctuary” and is located in Milford, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
  • Artist: Kaoru Kawano (Japan)
  • Style: Modernist
  • Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
  • Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
  • Medium: Woodcut & Block
  • Date of Creation: 1950-1969
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Year: Circa 1954-1958
  • Features: Framed
  • Width (Inches): 22 ¾” Width
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Subject: ‘Girl in a Mask’
  • Originality: Original
  • Height (Inches): 16 ¾” Height
  • Print Surface: Paper

Kaoru Kawano Japanese Modernist Woodblock'girl In A Mask,' Signed, Orig. Frame
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