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Auction 40, January 8th - The Opener

Thu, Jan 8, 2026 03:00PM EST
Lot 121

Antique Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock Print, Edo Period Musha-e (Warrior Print), Framed

Estimate: $300 - $600

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This is an original antique Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock print, produced during Japan's Edo or Meiji period (19th century). The piece belongs to the musha-e (warrior picture) genre, a popular style that depicted heroes and battle scenes from Japanese history and legend, such as the Tale of Heike.

The print features a dynamic composition of several figures engaged in a conflict on a hillside, characteristic of the energetic and powerful imagery popularized by artists like Utagawa Kuniyoshi. The use of rich blue pigments (bero indigo) and detailed line work points to a hand-crafted origin on traditional washi paper.

 

  • Artist: Likely an artist from the renowned Utagawa school (e.g., Kuniyoshi, Kunisada), though the specific artist/publisher seals should be verified upon physical inspection.
  • Period: Circa 19th Century (Edo/Meiji Period).
  • Medium: Original color woodblock print (washi paper).
  • Subject: Musha-e battle scene, potentially an episode from a historical military tale or folklore.

Dimensions: H:21in L:17in

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