Triptych - Paper - 1850-1900

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Meiji-period Japanese woodblock print on washi paper, 3 ôban sheets (each about 35 × 24 cm) depicting a Kabuki theatre scene with actors and onnagata, signed Kunimasa IV, in good condition with some wear and age stains, dimensions 75 × 36 cm with 1 mm depth, produced circa 1880–1890, origin Japan.

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Artist: Utagawa Kunimasa IV (歌川 国政)
Period: Japan, Meiji era (circa 1880–1890)
Subject: Kabuki theatre scene with richly dressed actors and onnagata.
Technique: Woodblock printing (nishiki-e), colors on washi paper.
Format: 3 ôban sheets (approx. 35 × 24 cm each).
Condition: Good overall condition — bright colors, slight wear, some creases, trimmed margins (publisher not visible).
Special feature: Clearly legible signature of Kunimasa IV (橘堂國政筆).
Shipping: Careful packaging and tracked delivery.

Artist: Utagawa Kunimasa IV (歌川 国政)
Period: Japan, Meiji era (circa 1880–1890)
Subject: Kabuki theatre scene with richly dressed actors and onnagata.
Technique: Woodblock printing (nishiki-e), colors on washi paper.
Format: 3 ôban sheets (approx. 35 × 24 cm each).
Condition: Good overall condition — bright colors, slight wear, some creases, trimmed margins (publisher not visible).
Special feature: Clearly legible signature of Kunimasa IV (橘堂國政筆).
Shipping: Careful packaging and tracked delivery.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Material
Paper
Country of Origin
Japan
Height
36 cm
Dynastic Style/Period
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Width
75 cm
Depth
1 mm
Artist
Utagawa Kunisada III (Kunimas
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1850-1900
JapanVerified
Private

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