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Lot 1

Wakizashi, NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon, Silver Koshirae *

1Wakizashi, NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon, Silver Koshirae *
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* Wakizashi [Sosyu-ju Tsunahiro(3rd generation)] [N.B.T.H.K] Tokubetsu Hozon Token Country: Sagami Date: Azuchimomoyama period about 1592Blade len...

Lot 2

Edo Period Katana, NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Paper *

2Edo Period Katana, NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Paper *
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* Katana [Gusyu Kajiki-ju Masakage][N.B.T.H.K] Tokubetsu Hozon Token Country: Osumi Date: late Edo period, 1813 Blade length(Cutting edge): 70.8cm...

Lot 3

Edo Period Wakizashi with NBTHK Juyo Token Paper *

3Edo Period Wakizashi with NBTHK Juyo Token Paper *
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* Wakizashi [Dewa-Daijo Fujiwara Kunimichi][N.B.T.H.K] Juyo TokenDate: Early Edo period, c. 1600Blade length(Cutting edge): 41.6cmCurve(SORI): 1.1...

Lot 4

Muromachi Period Tanto with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon *

4Muromachi Period Tanto with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon *
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* Tanto [Bizenkoku-ju-osafune Yosozaemonnojo Sukesada (2nd generation)][N.B.T.H.K] Tokubetsu Hozon Token Country: Bizen Date: Azuchimomoyama perio...

Lot 5

Muromachi Period Katana, NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Paper *

5Muromachi Period Katana, NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Paper *
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* Katana [Bizenkoku-ju-Osafune Katsumitsu][N.B.T.H.K]Tokubetsu Hozon Token Country: Bizen Date: Late Muromachi period 1514 Blade length(Cutting ed...

Lot 6

Kuniyoshi, 2 Set, Warrior, Japanese Woodblock Print

6Kuniyoshi, 2 Set, Warrior, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798-1861)Title: Ise Saburo Yoshimori / Takeshiuchi no SukuneSeries title: Stories of a Hundred Heroes ...

Lot 7

Chikanobu, Uji River, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

7Chikanobu, Uji River, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: The Battle of Uji RiverPublisher: Narasawa KenjiroDate: 1906Size: 24.2 x 35.3 cmCondition: Vertical cent...

Lot 8

Chikanobu, Soga Brothers, Japanese Woodblock Print

8Chikanobu, Soga Brothers, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Soga Brothers and Nitta ShiroPublisher: Narasawa KenjiroDate: 1906Size: 24.2 x 35.2 cmCondition: Vertica...

Lot 9

Chikanobu, Ushiwakamaru, Japanese Woodblock Print

9Chikanobu, Ushiwakamaru, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Ushiwaka and BenkeiPublisher: Narasawa KenjiroDate: 1906Size: 24.2 x 35.2 cmCondition: Vertical centrefo...

Lot 10

Kuniyoshi, Horse and Rider, Japanese Woodblock Print

10Kuniyoshi, Horse and Rider, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797-1861)Title: Kumagaya, Musashi ProvinceSeries: The Sixty-nine Post Stations of the Kisokaido RoadPublisher: Kagaya ...

Lot 11

Kuniyoshi, 36 Selected Heroes, Japanese Woodblock Print

11Kuniyoshi, 36 Selected Heroes, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1789-1861)Title: Minamoto no Sanmi YorimasaSeries title: Thirty-six Selected HeroesPublisher: Murataya IchigoroDate: 18...

Lot 12

Kuniyoshi, Naginata, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

12Kuniyoshi, Naginata, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798-1861)Title: Shinchunagon Taira no TomomoriSeries: Thirty-six Hero PoetsPublisher: Murataya IchibeiDate: 1852-1853S...

Lot 13

Yoshitoshi, Generals of Japan, Japanese Woodblock Print

13Yoshitoshi, Generals of Japan, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892)Title: Hojo Ujiyasu on a rocky promontorySeries title: Mirror of Famous Generals of JapanPublisher: Funazu ...

Lot 14

Yoshitoshi, Samurai, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

14Yoshitoshi, Samurai, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892)Title: Nitta Sachujo YoshisadaSeries title: Mirror of Famous Generals of JapanPublisher: Kumagaya Shoshichi...

Lot 15

Yoshitoshi, Horseback, Japanese Woodblock Print

15Yoshitoshi, Horseback, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892)Title: Magaki Heikuro, Atago ShrineSeries title: Tales of the Floating World in Eastern BrocadePublisher: S...

Lot 16

Yoshitoshi, Pirate Gonzo, Japanese Woodblock Print

16Yoshitoshi, Pirate Gonzo, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892) Title: The Pirate GonzoSeries: Brocade Pictures of the East: Stories of the Floating World Publisher: Masu...

Lot 17

Yoshitoshi, Courageous Warriors, Japanese Woodblock Print

17Yoshitoshi, Courageous Warriors, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892)Title: Otomi Takenouchi no SukuneSeries: Yoshitoshi's Courageous WarriorsPublisher: Kobayashi TetsujiroDate...

Lot 18

Chikanobu, Samurai, Waterfall, Japanese Woodblock Print

18Chikanobu, Samurai, Waterfall, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: 14, Shiraito waterfallSeries title: Tales of the GenpeiPublisher: Tsunashima KamekichiDate: 1885Size: 36...

Lot 19

Yoshitoshi, Set of 4 prints, Japanese Woodblock Print

19Yoshitoshi, Set of 4 prints, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 4 prints:Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892)Series: One Hundred Ghost Stories of China and Japan (bottom left), New Stories of Honour ...

Lot 20

Toyonobu, Battle Diptych, Japanese Woodblock Print

20Toyonobu, Battle Diptych, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Toyonobu Utagawa (1859-1886)Title: Toyotomi Hideyoshi before the Battle of OkehazamaSeries title: Newly selected history of Toyotomi Hidey...

Lot 21

Kuniyoshi, Great Battle, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

21Kuniyoshi, Great Battle, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798-1861)Title: The Great Battle of KurikaraPublisher: Tatsuya KichizoDate: 1856Size: (R) 25.6 x 36.5, (C) 25.6 x 36.5...

Lot 22

Yoshitoshi, Samurai, Spear, Japanese Woodblock Print

22Yoshitoshi, Samurai, Spear, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892)Title: Evening bell at Kotokuji. Men with spearsSeries title: Eight Views from Fine Tales of WarriorsPublis...

Lot 23

Chikanobu, Feudal Lord, Ueno, Japanese Woodblock Print

23Chikanobu, Feudal Lord, Ueno, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912) Title: A procession of a feudal lord visiting the temple at Ueno Series title: Flowers of Edo in the Past Publ...

Lot 24

Chikanobu, Daimyo, Castle, Japanese Woodblock Print

24Chikanobu, Daimyo, Castle, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Daimyo Entering the Castle on the New Year's DaySeries: The Outer Palace of ChiyodaPublisher: Fukuda Hat...

Lot 25

Chikanobu Yoshu, Kendo, Japanese Woodblock Print

25Chikanobu Yoshu, Kendo, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Practicing KendoSeries title: The Outer Palace of ChiyodaPublisher: Fukuda HatsujiroDate: 1897Size: (L) ...

Lot 26

Chikanobu, Outer Chiyoda Palace, Japanese Woodblock Print

26Chikanobu, Outer Chiyoda Palace, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: YabusameSeries title: The Outer Palace of ChiyodaPublisher: Fukuda HatsujiroDate: 1897Size: (L) 35.1 x 2...

Lot 27

Chikanobu, Playing Football, Japanese Woodblock Print

27Chikanobu, Playing Football, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Playing Football (Kemari)Series: The Outer Palace of ChiyodaPublisher: Fukuda HatsujiroDate: 1897Size: (...

Lot 28

Yasuji Inoue, Sumo Wrestling, Japanese Woodblock Print

28Yasuji Inoue, Sumo Wrestling, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Yasuji Inoue (1864-1889)Title: Meiji Emperor Enjoying the Sumo WrestlingPublisher: Matsuki HeikichiDate: late 19th centurySize: (L) 36.3 x...

Lot 29

Kunihisa II, Sumo Opening, Japanese Woodblock Print

29Kunihisa II, Sumo Opening, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kunihisa II Utagawa (1832-1891)Title: Kanjin Sumo, Opening PerformancePublisher: Maruya TetsujiroDate: c. 1870sSize: (L) 35.8 x 24.3, (C) ...

Lot 30

Yoshitoshi, Fight Scene, Japanese Woodblock Print

30Yoshitoshi, Fight Scene, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892)Title: The Fight of the Megumi Fire BrigadeSeries: A New Selection of Eastern Brocade PicturesPublisher: Ts...

Lot 31

Kuniyoshi, Kisokaido Road, Japanese Wodoblock Print

31Kuniyoshi, Kisokaido Road, Japanese Wodoblock Print
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Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798- 1861)Title: Hanaregoma Chokichi and Nuregami Chogoro, SekigaharaSeries: Sixty-nine Stations of Kisokaido RoadPub...

Lot 32

Kuniyoshi, Empress Jingu, Japanese Woodblock Print

32Kuniyoshi, Empress Jingu, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798-1861)Title: Empress Jingu, Returning Boats at TsukushiSeries: Eight Views of Virtuous WomenPublisher: Ibaya Senzab...

Lot 33

Kuniyoshi, Shizuka, Gozen, Japanese Woodblock Print

33Kuniyoshi, Shizuka, Gozen, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797-1861)Title: Shizuka GozenSeries title: Eight Views of Virtuous WomenPublisher: Ibaya SenzaburoDate: c. 1843Size: 3...

Lot 34

Kuniyoshi, Chushingura, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

34Kuniyoshi, Chushingura, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798 - 1861)Title: Act 6Series title: Select ChushinguraPublisher: Yamamoto-ya HeikichiDate: c. 1854Size: 24.8 x 35.6 c...

Lot 35

Kuniyoshi, Court Lady, Japanese Woodblock Print

35Kuniyoshi, Court Lady, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798-1861)Title: Court LadySeries title: Mirror of Women of Wisdom and CouragePublisher: Ibaya SenzaburoDate: c.1844Siz...

Lot 36

Kuniyoshi, Riverbank, Baby, Japanese Woodblock Print

36Kuniyoshi, Riverbank, Baby, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797-1861) Title: Dosei and his wife find the baby Tamamo-no-mae (the fox's Japanese incarnation) on the riverbank Seri...

Lot 37

Kunisada I, Kakemono-e, Japanese Woodblock Print

37Kunisada I, Kakemono-e, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kunisada I Utagawa (1786-1865)Title: Beauty in a Black ScarfPublisher: Sanoya KiheiDate: c.1830sSize: 72 x 24.4 cmCondition: Conjoined pan...

Lot 38

Set of 3 Beauty Prints, Japanese Woodblock Print

38Set of 3 Beauty Prints, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 3 prints:Artist: Eizan Kikukawa / Eisen Keisai / Eizan KikukawaTitle: Courtesan Komurasaki from the House of Miuraya / Competition of Beaut...

Lot 39

Set of 3 Edo Period Prints, Japanese Woodblock Print

39Set of 3 Edo Period Prints, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set od 3 prints:Artist: Eizan Kikugawa (1787-1867) and Eisen Keisai (1790-1848)Title: Edo BeautiesArtist: Shunsen Katsukawa (1762-1830)Title: Chi...

Lot 40

Set of 3 Beauty Prints, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

40Set of 3 Beauty Prints, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set od 3 prints:Artist: Eisen Keisai (1790-1848) / Yoshikazu Utagawa (1848 - 1870) / Yoshikoma Utagawa (?)Title: Beauty PrintsDate: early-mid 19th...

Lot 41

Set of 3 Beauty Print, Original Japanse Woodblock Print

41Set of 3 Beauty Print, Original Japanse Woodblock Print
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Set of 3 prints: Artist: Ginko Adachi (1853-1902) / Toyokuni III Utagawa (1786-1865) / Kunisada I Utagawa (1786-1865) Title: Wife of Hosokawa Tada...

Lot 42

Hiroshige III, Arashi Rikaku, Japanese Woodblock Print

42Hiroshige III, Arashi Rikaku, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Hiroshige III Utagawa (1842–1894) Title: Story about actor Arashi Rikaku Publisher: Maruy Tetsujiro Date: 1874 Size: (L) 36.0 x 23.8, (R...

Lot 43

Chikanobu, Tokugawa Era, Japanese Woodblock Print

43Chikanobu, Tokugawa Era, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Taking Care of a ChildSeries: High-Ranking Ladies of the Tokugawa EraPublisher: no sealDate: 1890sSize: ...

Lot 44

Chikanobu, Star Festival, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

44Chikanobu, Star Festival, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912) Title: Star Festival Series title: Customs of Edo for the Twelve Months Publisher: Yokoyama Ryohachi Date: 188...

Lot 45

Yoshitoshi, Snow Scene, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

45Yoshitoshi, Snow Scene, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839-1892)Title: Snowing, from Snow, Moon, and FlowersPublisher: Okura MagobeiDate: 1882Size: (L) 35.7 x 24.2, (C) 35...

Lot 46

Chikanobu Yoshu, Fireflies, Japanese Woodblock Print

46Chikanobu Yoshu, Fireflies, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: FirefliesSeries title: Court Ladies of the Chiyoda PalacePublisher: Fukuda HatsujiroDate: 1896Size: (L) ...

Lot 47

Chikanobu, Sewing Lesson, Japanese Woodblock Print

47Chikanobu, Sewing Lesson, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Ladies Sewing LessonPublisher: Hayashi KichizoDate: 1885Size: (L) 37.2 x 24.8, (C) 37.1 x 24.9, (R) 37.1...

Lot 48

Yoshitora, Prince Genji, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

48Yoshitora, Prince Genji, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Yoshitora Utagawa (a.c. 1830s-1880s)Title: Genji Enjoying View of Sanjo in SnowSeries title: Snow, Moon and FlowersPublisher: Maruya Tetsu...

Lot 49

Chikanobu Yoshu, Courtesans, Japanese Woodblock Print

49Chikanobu Yoshu, Courtesans, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Courtesans from the House of InamotoPublisher: Takekawa SeikichiDate: 1879Size: (L) 36 x 24.5, (C) 36.2 ...

Lot 50

Kunimasa, Yoshiwara District, Japanese Woodblock Print

50Kunimasa, Yoshiwara District, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kunimasa Baido (1848-1920)Title: Illustration of the Yoshiwara in the Golden AgePublisher: Shiraishi ShiroDate: 1896Size: (L) 36.9 x 25.1,...

Lot 51

Chikanobu Yoshu, Koto, Japanese Woodlbock Print

51Chikanobu Yoshu, Koto, Japanese Woodlbock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Playing KotoSeries: Court Ladies of the Chiyoda PalacePublisher: Fukuda HatsujiroDate: 1895Size: (L) 35....

Lot 52

Chikanobu, Soga Juro, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

52Chikanobu, Soga Juro, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)Title: Soga Juro Visiting OisoPublisher: Yokoyama SonomatsuDate: 1890Size: 37.2 x 24.9, (C) 37.2 x 24.9, (R) 37...

Lot 53

Toyokuni III, Plum Tree, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

53Toyokuni III, Plum Tree, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Toyokuni III Utagawa (1786-1864)Title: Plum Tree ViewingPublisher: Tsutaya KichizoDate: c.1847-1852Size: (L)37.2 x 25.5 (C)37.5 x 25.4 (R)...

Lot 54

Toyokuni III, Prince Genji, Japanese Woodblock Print

54Toyokuni III, Prince Genji, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Toyokuni III Utagawa (1786 - 1864)Title: Prince GenjiPublisher: Tsutaya JuzaburoDate: c. 1847 - 1852Size: (R)24.4 x 36.1 (C)24.6 x 36.1 (L...

Lot 55

Kunichika, Kyoto Arch Bridge, Japanese Woodblock Print

55Kunichika, Kyoto Arch Bridge, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: Kunichika Toyohara (1835-1900)/ Hiroshige II Utagawa (1826-1869) Title: Kyoto Arch Bridge in Otani Honbyo Mausoleum Publisher: Fujiokaya K...

Lot 56

Chikanobu, Set of 2 Prints, Japanese Woodblock Print

56Chikanobu, Set of 2 Prints, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints: Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912) Title: Akechi Mitsuhide / Moon of the Ishihama, Musashi Province Series title: Edo Embroidery...

Lot 57

Set of 2 Maps, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

57Set of 2 Maps, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Set of 2 prints:Artist: UnsignedTitle: The Map of Izu Onsen / Map of the Famous Views of IsePublisher: Shigeta Kichibei / Yamashita SobeiDate: c. ...

Lot 58

Hikifuda, Merchant Ship, Japanese Woodblock Print

58Hikifuda, Merchant Ship, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Artist: UnsignedTitle: Hikifuda, Merchant ShipPublisher: Kojima TakejiroDate: c.1890sSize: 53.5 x 38.0 cmCondition: Creases and folds, some margin...

Lot 59

Three Bronze Crabs, Japanese Metalkwork *

59Three Bronze Crabs, Japanese Metalkwork *
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* Three Bronze CrabsDate: Meiji (1868-1912)Size: (1) 4.5 x 14 x 7, (2) 5 x 16.5 x 8, (3) 6 x 19 x 9 cmCondition: Good for age.WK01 * Please see s...

Lot 60

Bronze Yoroibitsu Incense Burner, Japanese Metalwork *

60Bronze Yoroibitsu Incense Burner, Japanese Metalwork *
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* Bronze Yoroibitsu incense burnerDate: Meiji (1868-1912)Size: 9.7 x 9.5 x 6 cmCondition: Good for age.Ref: WK02 * Please see section D.2 of term...

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