Title:  A sketch of Fang Nian - Bats of the Fifth Stage: The World of Bells

Artist:  Yoshitoshi

Original Print 1882 (Meiji 15)

(info on sales label and then translated via Google) Please refer to last photo

Measurements:  250mm x 380mm or 9.75 inches x 15 inches

Condition: There is some age related wear to this print. Most notably some inconsistencies in the right hand edge and a couple of black ink smudges on the bottom image near the bell.  Please scrutinize all photos before buying. Thank You.

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Hello!  I am back again! I have come across a collection of Japanese prints. Most of them were neatly kept in a print drawer and in their original purchase wrappers. (there are also some framed but I will get to those later). According to those which have labels, most were bought in New York City, London or Japan. If the print has a label, I have photographed it and written the details above. If the print doesn't have a label, I have thrown myself at the mercy of Google which I know isn't always accurate. If I have Googled, I have made that clear in the description. I am assuming if you are looking at Japanese prints on here then your knowledge vastly supercedes mine and you can tell more from the photo than from my description.  I do have some knowledge with art and prints in general and can mostly successfully gauge if something is original or a reprint - though I am not strong in the field of Japanese woodblock prints, even though the paperstock and bleed can be an indicator, I am unaware if certain artists' works were published in different iterations and I wouldn't be able to ascertain which portfolio or pressing they came from. The only thing I can do is be as honest as possible about my shortcomings, tell you everything I can physically see with my eyes and be present for any questioning to help you make the decision about whether you would like to purchase or not.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The color of the actual paper and inks may differ from how they appear on eBay due to camera and screen settings, etc. 


Thank you.