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Kitano Tsunetomi — The Heron Maiden (Sagi musume) | Taisho period, 20th century
Kitano Tsunetomi

The Heron Maiden (Sagi musume) | Taisho period, 20th century

A woodblock print depicting a supernatural narrative from Japanese folklore, featuring a maiden with heron characteristics. Created during the Taisho period, this work exemplifies early 20th century Japanese printmaking traditions.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Landscape to City: A Collection of 20th Century Japanese Prints

November 11, 2022

Estimate: $6,000 – $8,000

Lot 34

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Kitano Tsunetomi (1880-1947) The Heron Maiden (Sagi musume), Taisho period, 20th century

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Kitano Tsunetomi, The Heron Maiden (Sagi musume) | Taisho period, 20th century

A woodblock print depicting a supernatural narrative from Japanese folklore, featuring a maiden with heron characteristics. Created during the Taisho period, this work exemplifies early 20th century Japanese printmaking traditions.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Folklore, 20th Century, Traditional, Japanese Art, Taisho Period, Woodblock Print, Supernatural

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