Antique Japanese Ukiyo-e Triptych — “Within Flowers, Birds, Wind, and Moon: Island” — Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) — Edo Period

This is an original Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print triptych by Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III), signed 香蝶楼 豊国画 (Kōchōrō Toyokuni ga) — one of the most prolific and beloved artists of 19th-century Japan.

Title of the series: “花鳥風月之内 島” (Kachō Fūgetsu no Uchi — Shima)
“Within Flowers, Birds, Wind, and Moon: Island” — a poetic theme celebrating the beauty of nature and seasonal change.
This three-panel print features an elegant gathering of courtly women, luxurious kimono patterns, birdcages, and blooming cherry blossoms set against a serene river and garden backdrop.

Details:

Artist: Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III) — signed 香蝶楼 豊国画
Era: Circa 1851–1863 (late Edo Period), based on the censor’s zodiac seal (Usagi, Rabbit).
Technique: Multi-color woodblock print (nishiki-e).
Condition: Antique condition with signs of age — slight foxing, minor edge wear, vivid colors.
Size: Approx. 3 × ōban sheets (~25 × 37 cm each).

Provenance:
Identified by signature and publisher’s seal; this scene comes from Kunisada’s famous series celebrating seasonal beauty — a classic example of the floating world (ukiyo).

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