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Aoyama Seizan (Japanese, 20th century). Two woodblock prints depicting grazing horses. Each are signed in pencil below a red chop seal along the lower corners. Aoyama Seizan was active between 1920-1930 when he produced a series of horse prints for the Shima Art Company. (Left facing horse) Sight; height: 9 1/2 in x 13 1/4 in. Framed; height: 14 1/2 in x width: 18 in x depth: 1/2 in. (Right facing horse) Sight; height: 9 1/2 in x width: 13 3/4 in. Framed; height: 14 1/2 in x width: 18 in x depth: 1/2 in.

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Aoyama Seizan (Japanese, 20th century). Two woodblock prints depicting grazing horses. Each are signed in pencil below a red chop seal along the lower corners. Aoyama Seizan was active between 1920-1930 when he produced a series of horse prints for the Shima Art Company. (Left facing horse) Sight; height: 9 1/2 in x 13 1/4 in. Framed; height: 14 1/2 in x width: 18 in x depth: 1/2 in. (Right facing horse) Sight; height: 9 1/2 in x width: 13 3/4 in. Framed; height: 14 1/2 in x width: 18 in x depth: 1/2 in.

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