Japanese Sumizuri-e Woodblock Print

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Japanese sumizuri-e Edo period woodblock print depicting a fisherman approached by a figure on a boat.
Height: 11 1/2 in x width: 5 in.

Condition

The sheet has been possibly trimmed. The sheet is toned. Two pieces of paper with calligraphic writing afffixed to the verso. Small tear along the upper right corner. Soiling thorughout.

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Japanese Sumizuri-e Woodblock Print

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