19th c. Japanese Hanjimono Puzzle Woodblock Print

Description

Japanese hanjimono woodblock print depicting vignettes with characters, images, and symbols, possibly spelling out a name, phrase, or riddle, 19th century.
Height: 14 1/4 in x width: 9 in.

Condition

The sheet is possibly trimmed and toned. Losses and soiling throughout. There is a large patches affixed to the verso along one edge. The work is not framed.

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19th c. Japanese Hanjimono Puzzle Woodblock Print

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