Ancient Artifacts & Antiquities
Lot 409:
Original 1852 Utagwa Kunisada Japanese Wood Block Print - Kumesaburo III as Tagoto-hime no henshin
Original Circa 1852 Utagawa Kunisada – Utagawa Toyokuni III Japanese Block Print – Edo Period. Kabuki Theatre actor Kumesaburo III as Tagoto-hime no henshin. Utagawa Toyokuni III, also known as Kunisada, was a prolific and highly popular Japanese ukiyo-e artist. He created numerous woodblock prints during the 19th century, focusing on subjects like kabuki actors, beautiful women (bijin-ga) and historical scenes. Wood Block print is in very good condition for its age as shown in photos. Measures 14 1/2" by 9 1/2". Tokugawa shogunate, also known as the Edo period. This was a time of relative peace and stability, but also of isolation from much of the outside world under the policy of Sakoku. The Tokugawa shogunate lasted from 1603 to 1868.
Condition: Ancient Authentic
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