Null Chikanobu, Set of 2 Prints, Japanese Woodblock Print
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Chikanobu, Set of 2 Prints, Japanese Woodblock Print Set of 2 prints: Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912) Title: Akechi Mitsuhide / Moon of the Ishihama, Musashi Province Series title: Edo Embroidery Pictures, Comparison of Day and Night / Snow, Moon and Flower Publisher: Kobayashi Tetsujiro Date: 1886 / 1885 Size: 35.6 x 23.5 cm / 34.8 x 23.2 cm Condition: Trimmed, light soiling. / Slightly trimmed, light soiling, some restored wormholes on top, small paper attached on back. Ref: JG032305 / JG032325

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Chikanobu, Set of 2 Prints, Japanese Woodblock Print Set of 2 prints: Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912) Title: Akechi Mitsuhide / Moon of the Ishihama, Musashi Province Series title: Edo Embroidery Pictures, Comparison of Day and Night / Snow, Moon and Flower Publisher: Kobayashi Tetsujiro Date: 1886 / 1885 Size: 35.6 x 23.5 cm / 34.8 x 23.2 cm Condition: Trimmed, light soiling. / Slightly trimmed, light soiling, some restored wormholes on top, small paper attached on back. Ref: JG032305 / JG032325

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