Antique late Edo early Meiji Japanese woodblock print – samurai musha-e

Japanese woodblock print with hand-applied color. The composition depicts a standing samurai with a pair of swords (daishō), characteristic of the musha-e genre. Color is applied manually over the printed line, indicating an early hand-coloring practice.

Attributed to the Utagawa school. Likely produced during the transition from the late Edo to early Meiji period.

The work can be classified as early hand-colored ukiyo-e and considered a transition period piece, reflecting changes in production and aesthetic approach of the time.

Style note: musha-e, hand-colored woodblock print

Condition: Antique condition. Antique works may show natural signs of age (toning, small creases, minor corner wear), so please review the photos carefully.

Size (approx.): 21 × 32 cm

Shipping: Safe and tracked shipping from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art CloudyYokomido)

For US buyers: this item enters the United States duty-free.