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Yashima Gakutei — Two surimono | Edo period, 19th century
Yashima Gakutei

Two surimono | Edo period, 19th century

Yashima Gakutei's 'Two surimono' from the 19th century Edo period are woodblock prints enhanced with metallic pigments and embossing. These precious decorative prints showcase the refined techniques of Japanese printmaking.

Medium
each a woodblock print, surimono, embellished with metallic pigments and embossing, and comprising:
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Japanese Woodblock Prints

March 16, 2023

Estimate: $1,000 – $1,500

Lot 28

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Yashima Gakutei, Two surimono | Edo period, 19th century

Yashima Gakutei's 'Two surimono' from the 19th century Edo period are woodblock prints enhanced with metallic pigments and embossing. These precious decorative prints showcase the refined techniques of Japanese printmaking.

Medium
each a woodblock print, surimono, embellished with metallic pigments and embossing, and comprising:
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Ornate, Japanese, Traditional, Surimono, Decorative, Edo Period, Woodblock Print, Colorful, Embossed, Metallic

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