19th Century Japanese Woodblock

Item Details

Artist Unknown
Untitled, 19th century
Woodblock on paper
Unsigned

A 19th-century Japanese woodblock print on paper. This work features a four-legged blue and orange dragon or kirin surrounded by calligraphic inscriptions. The work is mounted on a gray surface, presented under glass, with linen matting, and housed in a gold-tone wood frame. A frame label is adhered to the verso.

Condition

- wear throughout paper from age, including wrinkles, small tears along edges, perforations along right margin from previous display, minor foxing and toning; faint stains scattered throughout mat; some wear in frame includes stains, scratches, and finish loss scattered throughout.

Dimensions

- measurement of frame; sheet size measures approximately 4.5" W x 6.75" H.

Item #

18DCC580-236