Bidspirit auction | Japanese Woodblock Print, Samurai Warrior

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