Kitagawa Utamaro (1754-1806) | Abalone diver | Edo period, late 18th century

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June 12, 11:15 AM GMT

Estimate

2,000 - 3,000 EUR

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Description

woodblock print, one sheet from a triptych, signed Utamaro hitsu (Brush of Utamaro), circa 1797-98

Vertical oban: 35.9 x 24.7 cm., 14⅛ by 9⅝ in.

For the complete triptych in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The MET), object number JP1682, go to:

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/37342

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