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Collection of Four Japanese Wood Print Blocks Meiji Period

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A collection of four carved wood print blocks from Japan circa late 19th century (Meiji Period). Constructed and hand-chiseled from hardwood, the printing blocks were finely carved on both sides in Chinese (Kanji) except one with Japanese Cursive Sogana. The characters on the front of the blocks were later colored with gilt and occasionally red and white for decorative purpose. The characters on the back were left black. There are wires on the back for hanging.
The sizes are 20"x 11"x 1"; 33" x 9" 1; 13" x 8.5" x1"; 19" x 10" x 1".

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	wood
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Antique condition with wear and patina and evidence of hand-made consistent with items nature.
Creation Date:	19th century
Number of Pieces:	4-5
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	640156

Dimensions

W.	33 in;	H.	6 in;	D.	11 in;
W.	83.82 cm;	H.	15.24 cm;	D.	27.94 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion