Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Soga No Taimen Kabuki Play Meiji Era

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An authentic antique Meiji-period Japanese woodblock print depicting a scene from the celebrated Kabuki play Soga no Taimen (The Soga … Read more An authentic antique Meiji-period Japanese woodblock print depicting a scene from the celebrated Kabuki play Soga no Taimen (The Soga Brothers' Confrontation).

This piece is an original book illustration featuring exquisite detail and rich color pigments. Uniquely, the reverse side retains its original Japanese explanatory text page, referencing the Tokyo Kabuki-za theater and legendary performers including Nakamura Kichiemon and Ichimura Uzaemon.

The print remains mounted on its original mat board, keeping both the vibrant artwork on the front and the rare historical provenance document on the back fully accessible.

Dimensions: Print approx. 16" x 7"

Period: Late Meiji / Early Taisho Era (c. 1890s–1910s)

Condition: Excellent antique condition with age-appropriate horizontal fold lines from original book binding.

An exceptional ready-to-frame historical piece for collectors of Japanese ukiyo-e and theater history.


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Japanese Woodblock, Antique Ukiyo-e, Kabuki Print, Soga no Taimen, Meiji Period Art, Asian Antique, Matted Wall Art, Theater History, Japanese Ephemera, Vintage Book Plate, Japanese Art Print, Actor Print, Fine Art Print See less