Framed Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada - Edo Period Origin - Korea It would have been crafted

It would have been crafted in Sakata in Yamagata prefecture by a team of three artisans

or a statement decorative accent

It has been framed in an old gilt frame

If they are painted it is usually just the front and two sides

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Framed Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada - Edo Period Origin - Korea It would have been craftedWoodblock print by artist Utagawa Kunisada (1786 1864) depicting a young girl handing over a black lacquer box and a message from Prince Genji his mistress, a bijin (a beautiful person) from 'Chapter 48: Sawarabi' from the series 'The Color Print Contest of a Modern Genji' (Ima Genji Nishiki e Awase Sawarabi) first published in 1853. Utagawa Kunisada was a well renowned successful woodblock designer of the Ukiyo e period of printing. He also went by