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Lot 147: Japanese Woodblock Print, Samurai Warrior in Battle, Edo/Meiji Period with Seal Utagawa Kuniyoshi

2026-04-25T15:00:00Z

Start price: CAD $50

Lot 147:

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Japanese Woodblock Print, Samurai Warrior in Battle, Edo/Meiji Period with Seal Utagawa Kuniyoshi

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Start price: CAD $50

Description

A dynamic Japanese woodblock print depicting a fallen samurai warrior in richly patterned armor, set against turbulent waves.  Multiple inscriptions and seals appear throughout, including a prominent publisher’s cartouche and censor/artist marks. 

Details
Type: Woodblock print (nishiki-e)
Subject: Samurai warrior (musha-e)
Period: Late Edo to early Meiji period (circa mid–late 19th century)
School: Utagawa school (style of)
Seals & Marks:
Double circular seal at upper right (publisher/censor type)
Additional round seal and vertical cartouche with kanji inscriptions
Signature panel present Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 x 17 in
Image: 7 x 10 in
Medium: Polychrome woodblock on paper
Condition:
Toning and browning consistent with age
Creasing and handling wear
Scattered spotting/staining visible
Marginal wear and minor losses
Not examined out of frame