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Ando Hiroshige Japanese woodblock Oishi Leaving Home in Snow no. 47 From Ronin Series, 19th Century, Senichi Publisher. Condition: Condition is commensurate with age and use. Pasted to a paper and to the matting. General fading, creasing, and minor losses. Glued to the borders and cut down a bit. Measurements: Overall (with matting): 16 3/4 x 13 inches; Work: 8 1/8 x 13 inches. All items for sale are vintage or antique and it may show evidence of wear. Please see condition report and photos. I try to describe the items to the best of my ability. All listings are described as to the best of my knowledge, through careful research and price and description comparison. We welcome all reasonable offers! We appreciate your business! Please check out my other items. Thank you for looking and good luck!

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Key Details. Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Subject: Oishi Kuranosuke, leader of the 47 Ronin. Series: Seichu gishi den c. Oishi is depicted seated in seiza, exuding dignity and resolve, with his hand on his sword, symbolizing readiness. His detailed armor features a fan motif (authority) on the shoulder guards, fish-scale patterns (resilience) on the arm guards, and a chrysanthemum crest (loyalty) on the thigh guards. The kimono displays a floral pattern (15 chrysanthemums, symbolizing nobility), while the hakama has geometric shapes (order). The print bears censor seals (likely “Aratame” and a zodiac year, 1847) and the publisher’s mark of Yamamoto-ya Heikichi, a prominent Edo publisher. Soiling: 10 foxing spots (0.1-0.3 cm diameter), mostly on the shoji screen and wooden wall, likely from humidity and fungal growth. Partial Backing: The print has a partial backing (likely starch-based adhesive), causing localized discoloration. Margins: Trimmed to 0.3-0.5 cm, indicating prior framing or storage adjustments. Historical Value: A direct connection to the 47 Ronin story, a cornerstone of Japanese culture, depicted by one of ukiyo-e’s greatest artists. Cleaning, crease reduction, this print could increase in value, as Kuniyoshi’s works continue to appreciate in the art market.

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Ando Hiroshige Japanese woodblock Oishi Leaving Home in Snow no. 47 From Ronin Series, 19th Century, Senichi Publisher. Condition: Condition is commensurate with age and use. Pasted to a paper and to the matting. General fading, creasing, and minor losses. Glued to the borders and cut down a bit. Measurements: Overall (with matting): 16 3/4 x 13 inches; Work: 8 1/8 x 13 inches. All items for sale are vintage or antique and it may show evidence of wear. Please see condition report and photos. I try to describe the items to the best of my ability. All listings are described as to the best of my knowledge, through careful research and price and description comparison. We welcome all reasonable offers! We appreciate your business! Please check out my other items. Thank you for looking and good luck!

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