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Original Japanese Woodblock Woodcut
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Original Japanese Woodblock Woodcut

19th century
Description

This 19th century Japanese woodblock print by Yoshu Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) depicts a Bejin and boy stroking a cat. The upper section with large tiger attacking two Japanese people in period dress.

This is in super condition measuring 48 cms by 35 cms overall including the frame.

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Japanese Woodblock Print to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09342929
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Signed Yōshū Chikanobu lower right: active Meiji period print designer.
Series title in upper cartouche: Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety.
Colour woodblock printing on mulberry paper: late nineteenth-century Japanese printmaking.
Gentle toning across the sheet: decades of natural light exposure.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA1191847
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Description
This 19th century Japanese woodblock print by Yoshu Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) depicts a Bejin and boy stroking a cat. The upper section with large tiger attacking two Japanese people in period dress.

This is in super condition measuring 48 cms by 35 cms overall including the frame.

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Japanese Woodblock Print to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09342929
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Signed Yōshū Chikanobu lower right: active Meiji period print designer.
Series title in upper cartouche: Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety.
Colour woodblock printing on mulberry paper: late nineteenth-century Japanese printmaking.
Gentle toning across the sheet: decades of natural light exposure.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA1191847
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A framed traditional Japanese woodblock print depicting a two-panel narrative scene with figures in patterned kimonos and a tiger illustration above.
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Archive I A framed traditional Japanese woodblock print depicting a two-panel narrative scene with figures in patterned kimonos and a tiger illustration above.

Original Japanese Woodblock Woodcut

Archive II A framed traditional Japanese woodblock print depicting a two-panel narrative scene with figures in patterned kimonos and a tiger illustration above. View II
Archive III A framed traditional Japanese woodblock print depicting a two-panel narrative scene with figures in patterned kimonos and a tiger illustration above. View III
Archive IV A framed traditional Japanese woodblock print depicting a two-panel narrative scene with figures in patterned kimonos and a tiger illustration above. View IV
Archive V A framed traditional Japanese woodblock print depicting a two-panel narrative scene with figures in patterned kimonos and a tiger illustration above. View V
Archive VI A framed traditional Japanese woodblock print depicting a two-panel narrative scene with figures in patterned kimonos and a tiger illustration above. View VI
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A framed traditional Japanese woodblock print depicting a two-panel narrative scene with figures in patterned kimonos and a tiger illustration above.
Original Japanese Woodblock Woodcut
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A framed traditional Japanese woodblock print depicting a two-panel narrative scene with figures in patterned kimonos and a tiger illustration above.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Ukiyo-e
  • MaterialPaper, Ink, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsKimono patterns, Calligraphy text, Narrative panel layout, Tiger illustration
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This 19th-century Japanese woodblock print by Yoshu Chikanobu is a traditional Ukiyo-e artwork framed under glass. Executed in ink and paper, the piece displays a multicoloured palette featuring red, purple, blue, green, and gold tones across a two-panel narrative layout. The upper section illustrates a tiger attacking two figures, while the lower panel depicts a standing woman in a patterned kimono and a boy stroking a cat on the floor, accompanied by calligraphy text. The composition is housed inside a dark wooden frame with simple bevelled mouldings and visible corner joints. The piece measures 48 cm high, 35 cm wide, and 3 cm deep overall. This artwork suits a gentleman's library or study, where it hangs effectively on a narrow wall space to add cultural and historical interest to a traditional interior scheme.

FAQs

Japanese woodblock printing, known as ukiyo-e, flourished during the Edo and Meiji periods as a primary method for mass-producing artwork and illustrated literature. Originally depicting scenes of urban life, landscapes, and folklore, the technique required collaboration between artist, block cutter, printer, and publisher.

Traditional prints were produced using cherry wood blocks carved for each colour pass, printed onto handmade washi paper using water-based inks and a hand-held rubbing tool called a baren.

Authentic prints often show faint keyline impressions on the reverse side, register marks along the borders, minor ink bleed, and natural signs of paper age such as light toning or foxing.

A framed woodblock print works well as a focal accent on a narrow wall or paired with contemporary minimalist furnishings to create visual contrast.

Keep paper artwork out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, display behind UV-protective glass, and ensure the mount materials are acid-free to stop discolouration over time.
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