(3) Japanese woodblock prints by Utagawa Kunisada
Group of three Japanese woodblock prints by Utagawa Kunisada, 1830-1850, the first, circa 1847, 'Poem 77: The Retired Emperor Sutoku,' depicting an open book above a kneeling geisha, with text and seals on either side; the second and third, 1830 -1840, 'Chapter 3 Murasaki,' and Chapter 2 Murasaki 'The Broom Tree,' both from the series 'The False Murasaki's Rustic Genji,' the first depicting a woman making tea and the second depicting a seated gentleman, both with text and seals, 13.5"h x 9.25"w; overall with frames 20.25"h x 15"w x 1"d.
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Group of three Japanese woodblock prints by Utagawa Kunisada, 1830-1850, the first, circa 1847, 'Poem 77: The Retired Emperor Sutoku,' depicting an open book above a kneeling geisha, with text and seals on either side; the second and third, 1830 -1840, 'Chapter 3 Murasaki,' and Chapter 2 Murasaki 'The Broom Tree,' both from the series 'The False Murasaki's Rustic Genji,' the first depicting a woman making tea and the second depicting a seated gentleman, both with text and seals, 13.5"h x 9.25"w; overall with frames 20.25"h x 15"w x 1"d.