How do I care for antique paper art?

Keep framed prints away from direct sunlight to prevent the ink and paper colours from fading over time. Maintain stable room temperatures to avoid moisture damage. Ensure the glass and wood frames remain sealed properly to protect the fragile paper sheets from dust and atmospheric pollution.

What is an Edo period print?

An Edo period print originates from the era of Tokugawa shogunate rule, spanning from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century. These pieces represent traditional ukiyo-e craftsmanship. Such works often depict historical narratives, mythical figures and theatrical subjects carved onto wooden blocks and hand-printed on paper.

How are these prints usually framed?

These works typically appear behind glass within traditional wood frames, supported by internal card or mountboard backing. This protects the delicate paper from physical contact. Some examples retain period mounts that complement the aesthetic of the nineteenth-century or Edwardian illustration styles.

What distinguishes Shin-Hanga prints?

Shin-Hanga prints emerged during the twentieth century, combining traditional Edo printmaking techniques with Western artistic perspectives. They often feature subtle colour gradients and atmospheric lighting. This movement involved collaborating publishers, carvers and printers to create refined editions for collectors.

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These Japanese paper art pieces bring woodblock prints and fairy tale illustrations into your home, offering delicate ink work and period framing that transform a wall.

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Original Japanese Woodblock Woodcut

From Rams Head Antiques

£185

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19th century

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Pair of Japanese Water Colours.

From Jane Short Antiques

£245

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Japanese Woodblock Prints by Kunisada Circa 1860

19th century

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Japanese Woodblock Prints by Kunisada Circa 1860

From Midwinter Antiques

£395

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Takashi Nakayama (1893-1978) Rare Signed Japanese Triptych Portrait Paintings

1900 - 1920

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Takashi Nakayama (1893-1978) Rare Signed Japanese Triptych Portrait Paintings

From Artsonline

£650

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Original Japanese Woodblock Woodcut

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