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Utagawa Kuniyoshi — The Diving Woman Recovers the Stolen Jewel from the Dragon King's Palace | Edo period, 19th century
Utagawa Kuniyoshi

The Diving Woman Recovers the Stolen Jewel from the Dragon King's Palace | Edo period, 19th century

This Utagawa Kuniyoshi print from the Edo period depicts a narrative scene of a diving woman recovering a stolen jewel from the Dragon King's Palace. The work showcases the vibrant color woodblock printing techniques characteristic of 19th-century Japanese art.

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Fine Japanese Prints

March 17, 2022

Estimate: $8,000$10,000

Lot 61

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi, The Diving Woman Recovers the Stolen Jewel from the Dragon King's Palace | Edo period, 19th century

This Utagawa Kuniyoshi print from the Edo period depicts a narrative scene of a diving woman recovering a stolen jewel from the Dragon King's Palace. The work showcases the vibrant color woodblock printing techniques characteristic of 19th-century Japanese art.

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Dragon, Japanese, Traditional, Edo Period, Narrative, Woodblock Print, Colorful, Mythological, Figurative, Adventure

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Cleveland Museum of Art