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Yashima Gakutei — A complete set of six surimono of the series Warriors as the Six Famous Poets (Buke Rokkasen) | Edo period, 19th century
Yashima Gakutei

A complete set of six surimono of the series Warriors as the Six Famous Poets (Buke Rokkasen) | Edo period, 19th century

Yashima Gakutei (1786?–1868) created a complete set of six surimono from the series 'Warriors as the Six Famous Poets' during the Edo period, 19th century. These woodblock prints combine portraiture with literary references in the refined surimono format.

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Fine Japanese Prints

December 6, 2021

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Lot 41

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Yashima Gakutei, A complete set of six surimono of the series Warriors as the Six Famous Poets (Buke Rokkasen) | Edo period, 19th century

Yashima Gakutei (1786?–1868) created a complete set of six surimono from the series 'Warriors as the Six Famous Poets' during the Edo period, 19th century. These woodblock prints combine portraiture with literary references in the refined surimono format.

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Series, Poetry, Cultural, Japanese, Traditional, Edo Period, Multi-color, Warriors, Woodblock Print, Figurative

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