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

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

A woodblock print by Kitano Tsunetomi depicting the Heron Maiden from Japanese folklore and Noh theatre. The work combines traditional narrative themes with Taisho period artistic sensibilities.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Japanese Woodblock Prints | Including the Sokolov Collection

May 21, 2021

Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000

Lot 25

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

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

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

A woodblock print by Kitano Tsunetomi depicting the Heron Maiden from Japanese folklore and Noh theatre. The work combines traditional narrative themes with Taisho period artistic sensibilities.

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

Related themes

Folklore, Noh Theatre, 20th Century, Japanese Art, Taisho Period, Female Character, Dance, Mythology, Kitano Tsunetomi, Woodblock Print

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