1883 Utagawa Toyonobu Diptych Shinsen Taikoki Meiji Samurai Woodblock Print

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An original Meiji 16 (1883) woodblock diptych by Utagawa Toyonobu (1859-1886) from 'Shinsen Taikoki' (New Selection of the Chronicle of … Read more An original Meiji 16 (1883) woodblock diptych by Utagawa Toyonobu (1859-1886) from 'Shinsen Taikoki' (New Selection of the Chronicle of the Taiko) - the celebrated series recounting the life of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Publisher Lin Kichizo (林吉蔵); carver Munenaga (宗岡). A complete matching two-sheet set, approx. 35.6 x 46.6 cm (14 x 18.3 in) combined.

The original seller's condition note is candid: overall dulling, soiling, scratches, edge tears and small holes, with a larger tear in the center of the composition repaired with tape (see photo 10). This is an honest antique - please review all images before purchasing.

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Artist: Utagawa Toyonobu (1859-1886)
Series: Shinsen Taikoki (新選太閤記)
Date: Meiji 16 (1883)
Publisher: Lin Kichizo (林吉蔵); Carver: Munenaga (宗岡)
Medium: Original Japanese woodblock print
Format: Oban diptych (two sheets)
Subject: Chronicle of Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Combined size: approx. 35.6 x 46.6 cm (14 x 18.3 in)
Origin: Japan
Condition: Used. Dulling, soiling, scratches, edge tears, small holes; central tear repaired with tape.

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