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This picture shows a samurai, who has been strapped to a tree with a bonding technique (Hôjô-jutsu). At the background the image of a lady can be seen. Beautiful print! Kuchi-e are woodblock prints which were printed especially into the front of (that is the mouth) of Japanese novels and literary magazines. Produced around the turn of the century (1868-1912). The word Kuchi-e translates literally "mouth pictures". One can also regard them as precursor of the later mangas. Artist: Unknown Format: approx. 29 x 22 cm. Year of publication: around 1880 Condition: Clean print, some little mould stains. Crease in the first third. Colours: Good and strong. Kuchi-e are original woodblock prints who were manually produced in the tradition of the old Ukiyo-e. This image may slightly vary in colour to the original - due to the photo/scan. |
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Article no.: 70583 approx. 100 grams |
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98.00 € incl. VAT, additionally shipping |