Japanese Woodblock Print Kunichika"Samurai & the Eagle
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A very colorful and rare original Japanese woodblock print triptych âeoeSamurai Legend and Eagleâe signed by famous Meiji artist Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) made in Meiji 16, which is 1883. This is an original woodblock print triptych about 125 years old. This woodblock print triptych depicts the legend of a brave Samurai fighting against a sorcerer on a dark night while an eagle in a pine tree and the red sun. The sorcerer is symbolic of the evil in the world. The young white eagle alone in the pine tree (which is symbolic of strength) stands for the flowering of youthful honor and purity which the young samurai defends.The three panels are separated. The size of each panel of this triptych is 14 x 9 1/4 inches. Kunichika's signature, his chop stamp, carverâe(tm)s seal, and the chop stamps of the publisherâe(tm)s name, address, and publication date are close to the lower right edge of the right panel. The colors are vivid and vibrant on the print. The triptych is not attached to any backing paper or cardboard and strong ink bleeding can be seen through the back of original Japanese Washi paper. Except for a missing tip in the upper right corner and lower right corner of the right panel and the upper left corner and lower left corner of the left panel; one very minor ink smearing at the left of the publisherâe(tm)s mark; and
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