What are Japanese woodblock prints?

Japanese woodblock prints, which date back to the 8th century and are also known as ukiyo-e, are a traditional art form originally produced only in Buddhist monasteries to produce religious texts and images. In the 17th century, private studios began opening as woodblock prints became popular. To make a woodblock print, the artist creates a design on paper, and a wood carver places it on the block and carves the design. Each color requires its own woodblock, which are then covered with watercolors and printed on rice paper. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese woodblock prints from top sellers around the world.

Are Japanese woodblock prints valuable?

Yes, some Japanese woodblock prints are valuable. Prices vary greatly, with some selling for hundreds of dollars and others fetching selling prices of over a million at auction. Makers have a big influence on the price, with prints from masters like Hiroshige, Hokusai and Kitagawa Utamaro often having the greatest value. Other things that determine how much woodblock prints are worth include the quality of the image, the condition of the print, its age, its rarity and the demand among collectors. An expert appraiser or dealer can give you an estimate of the value of a particular print. Explore a selection of Japanese woodblock prints on 1stDibs.

How do I identify Japanese woodblock prints?

To identify Japanese woodblock prints, try using the website Ukiyo-e Search. Simply snap a photo of your print and upload it to the site, which will then compare the image to its database of thousands of prints and quickly display the results. If you have difficulty identifying your print, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer who has experience with Japanese art. Shop a large selection of Japanese woodblock prints on 1stDibs.

Japanese Print Actors

Japanese Mid Century Woodblock

Toyohara KunichikaTwo Kabuki Actors Japanese Woodblock Print, 1864

$600

Two Kabuki Actors Japanese Woodblock Print

By Toyohara Kunichika

Located in Houston, TX

It is stamped by the artist with details about the actors in Japanese. Artist Biography: Toyohara Kunichika (Japanese; 30 June 1835 – 1 July 1900) was a Japanese woodblock print art...

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1860s Edo Portrait Prints

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Woodcut

Katsukawa ShunshōActor as Samurai - 18th Century Japanese Woodblock Print, c. 1772

$600Sale Price|20% Off

Actor as Samurai - 18th Century Japanese Woodblock Print

By Katsukawa Shunshō

Located in Soquel, CA

Actor as Samurai - 18th Century Japanese Woodblock Print Woodblock print depicting an actor, possibly Nakamura Denkuro II, as a samurai.

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Late 18th Century Edo Figurative Prints

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Woodcut, Rice Paper

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Antique Woodblock Print, Actor Series, Japan, circa 1847

$2,500

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Antique Woodblock Print, Actor Series, Japan, circa 1847

By Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Located in Chatham, ON

UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861) - Antique woodblock print - from the actor series - third print only (part of a triptych) - contained in a vintage matte - unframed - Japan - circa 1847...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

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Paper

Framed Japanese Kabuki Triptych Print with Samurai and Courtesan Actors

$675

Framed Japanese Kabuki Triptych Print with Samurai and Courtesan Actors

Located in Yonkers, NY

Their expressions are heightened with bold lines and striking color contrasts, a hallmark of yakusha-e, or actor prints, a beloved genre in Japanese woodblock printing.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Triptych Woodblock Print of Kabuki Theater Actors

$795

Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Triptych Woodblock Print of Kabuki Theater Actors

By Toyohara Kunichika

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully composed, beautifully, and richly colored triptych woodblock print by famed Japanese artist Toyohara Kunichika featuring four dramatic and quite intense Kabuki theatre ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Prints

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Paper

Antique Japanese Woodblock - Actors - Utagawa Kuniyoshi Japanese, 1797-1861

$593

Antique Japanese Woodblock - Actors - Utagawa Kuniyoshi Japanese, 1797-1861

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Actors as Hotei Ichiemon and Gokuin Chiemon Date: c. 1847/52 Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi Japanese, 1797-1861 Artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi Title Actors as Hotei Ichiemon an...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

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Paper

Utagawa ToyokuniKabuki Actor with Pine-Patterned Robe - Japanese Woodblock Print, early 1800s

$720Sale Price|20% Off

Kabuki Actor with Pine-Patterned Robe - Japanese Woodblock Print

By Utagawa Toyokuni

Located in Soquel, CA

Kabuki Actor with Pine-Patterned Robe - Japanese Woodblock Print Finely detailed woodblock by Utagawa Toyokuni (Japanese, 1769-1825).

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Early 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut

Japan Kabuki Actors Orig Vintage Print by Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) Framed

$550

Japan Kabuki Actors Orig Vintage Print by Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) Framed

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Duputich, Kabuki actors Circa, 1865 Artist: Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) Publisher : Izutsu-ya Obtained this beautiful vintage hand printed scene of Japanese Kabuki actors fr...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Prints

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Paper

Framed Japanese 19th Century Woodblock Print of Kabuki Actors Toyokuni III

$1,913

Framed Japanese 19th Century Woodblock Print of Kabuki Actors Toyokuni III

Located in London, GB

Japanese 19th Century Woodblock Print of Kabuki Actors Toyokuni III Original Woodcut by Toyokuni III (1786 - 1864) Of the Kabuki actors Bando Hikosaburo and Nizaemon Published...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)"Kabuki Actors Combat Scene" Antique Japanese Woodblock Print of Samurai, 1850s

$375

"Kabuki Actors Combat Scene" Antique Japanese Woodblock Print of Samurai

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Austin, TX

Page Size: 13 x 27 in. Frame Size: 21.5 x 32.5 in. This triptych features a dramatic fight scene of Kabuki theatre performed by three actors.

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19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

Utagawa Kuniaki II Antique Japanese Woodblock Print of Actor Sawamura Tansuke

$1,540

Utagawa Kuniaki II Antique Japanese Woodblock Print of Actor Sawamura Tansuke

Located in Denver, CO

An antique Japanese woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniaki II (1835–1888), depicting the kabuki actor Sawamura Tansuke as Itchome.

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Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Prints

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Metal

20th Century Japanese Woodblock Print of Kabuki Actors, Toshusai Sharaku C.1930

$813

20th Century Japanese Woodblock Print of Kabuki Actors, Toshusai Sharaku C.1930

Located in London, GB

20th Century Japanese woodblock print of kabuki Actors, Toshusai Sharaku C.1930 Toshusai Sharaku Japanese woodblock print after Toshusai Sharaku Of the Kabuki actors Segawa T...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

Kunichika ToyoharaKabuki Actor Diptych, Late 19th Century Figural Japanese Woodblock Prints (Pair), 1870s

$700Sale Price|20% Off

Kabuki Actor Diptych, Late 19th Century Figural Japanese Woodblock Prints (Pair)

By Kunichika Toyohara

Located in Soquel, CA

Beautiful late 19th century Japanese woodblock print diptych of two kabuki actors by Kunichika Toyohara (Japanese, 1835-1900).

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1870s Edo Figurative Prints

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Paper, Ink, Woodcut

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)"Jiraiya the Toad Ninja, Kabuki Actor" Antique Japanese Woodblock Print on Paper, 1852

$1,800

"Jiraiya the Toad Ninja, Kabuki Actor" Antique Japanese Woodblock Print on Paper

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Austin, TX

A striking and dramatic woodblock print that portrays a celebrated kabuki actor, captured in a moment of poised, high-stakes drama.

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19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)"Night Heron Goro (Yabune Goro) Kabuki Actor (Yakusha-e)" Antique Japanese Print, 1852

$1,800

"Night Heron Goro (Yabune Goro) Kabuki Actor (Yakusha-e)" Antique Japanese Print

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Austin, TX

Page Size: 13.5 x 9 in. Frame Size: 21 x 14 in. This dynamic woodblock print captures a climactic moment of intense dramatic energy, characteristic of the kabuki theater tradition. ...

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19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)Kabuki actor Nakamura Shikan II by Utagawa Kunisada Edo Japanese Woodblock Print, 1833

$440Sale Price|20% Off

Kabuki actor Nakamura Shikan II by Utagawa Kunisada Edo Japanese Woodblock Print

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Soquel, CA

Kabuki actor Nakamura Shikan II by Utagawa Kunisada Japanese Woodblock Print Wonderful portrait of Nakamura Shikan II, a prominent kabuki actor, in the role of Kisen Hoshi Toyokuni ...

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1820s Realist Figurative Prints

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Printer's Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut

Utagawa ToyokuniKabuki Actor in Water Lily Robe with Samurai Sword - Japanese Woodblock Print, early 1800s

$720Sale Price|20% Off

Kabuki Actor in Water Lily Robe with Samurai Sword - Japanese Woodblock Print

By Utagawa Toyokuni

Located in Soquel, CA

Kabuki Actor in Water Lily Robe with Samurai Sword- Japanese Woodblock Print Finely detailed woodblock by Utagawa Toyokuni (Japanese, 1769-1825).

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Early 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

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Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut

Toyohara ChikanobuTwo Actors - Japanese Woodblock by Chikanobu Yoshu, 1890's

$875

Two Actors - Japanese Woodblock by Chikanobu Yoshu

By Toyohara Chikanobu

Located in Soquel, CA

Two Actors - Japanese Woodblock by Toyohara Chikanobu (豊原周延, 1838–1912), better known to his contemporaries as Yōshū Chikanobu (楊洲周延).

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1890s Edo Landscape Prints

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Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)Japanese Actors - Woodcut by Utagawa Kunisada - 19th Century, 19th Century

$742

Japanese Actors - Woodcut by Utagawa Kunisada - 19th Century

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Roma, IT

Japanese Actors is a superb colored woodcut realized in the XIX century by one of the most famous Japanese Ukiyo-e artists: Utagawa Kunisada, also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III (1786...

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19th Century Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

Antique Woodblock Print by Toyohara Kunichika, Kabuki Actor Nagayoshi Hokoma

$1,102

Antique Woodblock Print by Toyohara Kunichika, Kabuki Actor Nagayoshi Hokoma

By Toyohara Kunichika

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Toyohara Kunichika (1835 – 1900) Additional information: Material: Paper Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Decoration Type / Colour:Polychrome Condition: Good Condition D...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

"Actor Portraying a Woman" Artist Unknown, Japanese Painting, 1981

$120Sale Price|20% Off

"Actor Portraying a Woman" Artist Unknown, Japanese Painting

Located in Chesterfield, MI

Print published by Haddad's Fine Arts, Inc. Good/Fair Condition - 1 pencil marking and slight creasing (pictured) L: 38 in x W: 24.5 in

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20th Century Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Antique Japanese Actor Portraits: Four Kabuki Figures in Edo-Period Style, 1882

$274

Antique Japanese Actor Portraits: Four Kabuki Figures in Edo-Period Style, 1882

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Antique Japanese Actor Portraits: Four Kabuki Figures in Edo-Period Style Description: This 19th-century Japanese print features four dignified male figures, each dressed in ...

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Antique 1880s Prints

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Paper

Edo-Period Actor Portrait with Umbrella – School of Katsukawa Shunshō, c.1780

$479

Edo-Period Actor Portrait with Umbrella – School of Katsukawa Shunshō, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Edo-Period Actor Portrait with Umbrella – School of Katsukawa Shunshō, c.1780 Description: This elegant Edo-period Japanese woodblock print, dating from around 1780, depicts a seate...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

Matsumoto Kōshirō at the Well – Actor Portrait by Utagawa Toyokuni I, c.1800

$376

Matsumoto Kōshirō at the Well – Actor Portrait by Utagawa Toyokuni I, c.1800

Located in Langweer, NL

Matsumoto Kōshirō at the Well – Actor Portrait by Utagawa Toyokuni I, c.1800 Description: This original Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print, created around 1800 by Utagawa Toyokuni I (...

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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Prints

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Paper

Ryusai Shigeharu, 'Matsumoto Kinsho II', Woodblock Print, Japan, Circa 1840

$1,500

Ryusai Shigeharu, 'Matsumoto Kinsho II', Woodblock Print, Japan, Circa 1840

Located in Chatham, ON

1802–1853) - 'Matsumoto Kinsho II' (Japanese Kabuki Actor) - Antique woodblock print - single print (not part of a series) - signatures or remarks hand written on the back of the pri...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

Katsukawa SchoolActor Study with Attendant... - Woodcut by Katsukawa School - 19th Century, 19th Century

$456

Actor Study with Attendant... - Woodcut by Katsukawa School - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

A refined Japanese woodblock print depicting an actor in mid-motion, rendered with expressive economy and poetic sensitivity.

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19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Paper, Woodcut

Four Framed Woodblock prints by Utagawa Kunisada Edo Period

$1,200 / set

Four Framed Woodblock prints by Utagawa Kunisada Edo Period

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This series portrays scenes along the Tōkaidō road, a major travel route in 19th-century Japan. Print #2 depicts the actor Ichikawa Danjūrō VIII in the role of Ebizako no Jū at the E...

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Antique 1850s Japanese Paintings

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Wood, Paper

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Japanese Signed Print Actor Reflected in Mirror

Unavailable

H 21 in W 16 in

Japanese Signed Print Actor Reflected in Mirror

Located in San Francisco, CA

A colorful Japanese woodcut print relating to the art of Kabuki (traditionally composed of three elements ... song, dance and drama) of an actor looking in a mirror.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Toyohara KunichikaKunichika Toyohara, Kabuki Actors, Firemen, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, 1878

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H 14.14 in W 28.63 in D 0.04 in

Kunichika Toyohara, Kabuki Actors, Firemen, Original Japanese Woodblock Print

By Toyohara Kunichika

Located in London, GB

Artist: Kunichika Toyohara (1835-1900) Title: The Firemen's Dezomeshiki played by Kabuki Actors Publisher: Asano Eizo Date: 1878 Size: 35.9 x 72.7 cm Condition report: Small crease a...

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Late 19th Century Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Toyohara KunichikaKunichika Toyohara, Tattoo, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Kabuki Actor, 1869

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H 14.18 in W 9.69 in D 0.04 in

Kunichika Toyohara, Tattoo, Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Kabuki Actor

By Toyohara Kunichika

Located in London, GB

Artist: Kunichika Toyohara (1835-1900) Title: Kawarazaki Gonjuro Series: Famous Roles of Fashionable Edo Publisher: Yorozuya Zentaro Date: 1869 Condition: Minute stains. Backing. Siz...

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1860s Edo Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)Toyokuni III Utagawa, Onnagata, Kabuki Actor, Sakura, Japanese Woodblock Print, 1852

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H 14.34 in W 9.97 in D 0.04 in

Toyokuni III Utagawa, Onnagata, Kabuki Actor, Sakura, Japanese Woodblock Print

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in London, GB

Artist: Toyokuni III Utagawa (1786-1865) Title: Fujiwara no Motozane, Sumizome Series: Comparisons for Thirty-six Selected Poems Publisher: Iseya Kanekichi Date: 1852 Size: 36.4 x ...

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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Rare Utagawa Kunimaru "Golden Age" Ukiyo-e Print of Kabuki Actors, Japan, c.1820

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H 20.87 in W 0.79 in D 16.93 in

Rare Utagawa Kunimaru "Golden Age" Ukiyo-e Print of Kabuki Actors, Japan, c.1820

Located in TORQUAY, AU

Dating from the 1820s, this piece is a superb example of yakusha-e (actor portraiture) from the famed Utagawa school, the dominant art movement of 19th-century Japan.

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Antique 1820s Japanese Edo Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Real Woodblock Print after Toshusai Sharaku's Actors Portrait

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in

Real Woodblock Print after Toshusai Sharaku's Actors Portrait

Located in Berlin, Berlin

The reprint is a real polychrome woodcut print (nishiki-e), that was made by a Japanese woodblock print master.

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20th Century Japanese Edo Prints

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Paper

Actor Bandô Matsujirô

Unavailable

H 14 in W 9.25 in D 1 in

Actor Bandô Matsujirô

By Toyohara Kunichika

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A young girl kneels on the floor with hands pressed tightly together in front of her chest, her head turned to look behind at what appears to be a looming situation- a man wielding a...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

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Watercolor

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)Kabuki Actors in the Play "Mimasu Mimasu Karigane Soga" Antique Japanese Print, 1850s

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H 13.5 in W 27 in

Kabuki Actors in the Play "Mimasu Mimasu Karigane Soga" Antique Japanese Print

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Austin, TX

A dramatic narrative scene unfolding across the water, showcasing the masterful storytelling inherent in mid-19th-century Japanese art. The composition is divided into three prints t...

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19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

Antique Japanese Wood Block Print Of A Kabuki Actor By Utagawa Kunisada 19thC

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H 18.75 in W 14.75 in D 1 in

Antique Japanese Wood Block Print Of A Kabuki Actor By Utagawa Kunisada 19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Wood Block Print Of A Kabuki Actor Signed By Toyokuni AKA Utagawa Kunisada 19thC Measures - 18 3/4" x 14 3/4" x 1" This Japanese woodblock print, signed by Utagawa...

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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Late 19th Century Triptych Woodblock Print of Kabuki Actors

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H 34.13 in W 21.38 in D 0.25 in

Late 19th Century Triptych Woodblock Print of Kabuki Actors

By Toyohara Kunichika

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Triptych woodblock print of Kabuki actors attributed to Kunichika, late 19th century. Kunichika (1835-1900). The actors are Ichikawa Danjuro (right) as Higuchi-no-Jiro and Ichikawa K...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Prints

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Plexiglass, Wood

Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) - Framed Japanese Woodblock, Male Actor in Profile, 19th Century

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H 20.28 in W 15.16 in

Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) - Framed Japanese Woodblock, Male Actor in Profile

Located in Corsham, GB

A vibrant ukiyo-e print by the prolific printmaker Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865). The composition shows a male figure, possibly an actor portraying a specific role, standing outdoors....

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19th Century Portrait Prints

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Woodcut

Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) - Late 19th Century Japanese Woodblock, Two Actors, Late 19th Century

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H 18.51 in W 14.57 in

Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) - Late 19th Century Japanese Woodblock, Two Actors

Located in Corsham, GB

A striking Japanese woodblock by the artist Utagawa Kunisada (1786–1865). Bears signature. Smartly presented in a thin black frame. On paper. Image size: 35 x 25cm.

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Late 19th Century Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

Yoshikawa KanpoPortrait of the Kabuki Actor Sadanji II, 1923

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H 16.58 in W 10.79 in

Portrait of the Kabuki Actor Sadanji II

Located in Burbank, CA

Original Japanese color woodblock print made in 1923. Signed "Kanpo".

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1920s Showa Figurative Prints

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Mulberry Paper, Woodcut

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)Kabuki Samari Actor Woodblock Japanese Print, 1850's

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H 14.75 in W 10 in D 0.004 in

Kabuki Samari Actor Woodblock Japanese Print

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Houston, TX

Japanese kabuki actor playing as a Samuari. The actor is unknown.

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1850s Edo Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

Takumi Shinagawa Signed Abstract Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actor, 1953

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H 24.25 in W 16.25 in D 1.25 in

Takumi Shinagawa Signed Abstract Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actor, 1953

Located in Studio City, CA

Many consider this particular image, titled "Kabuki Actor", to be Shinagawa's masterpiece. This piece can be found in a number of books on the art form including the Oliver Statler's...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Natori Shunsen Japanese Woodblock Print Portrait of Actor Nakamura Ganjiro, 1925

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H 15.75 in W 11 in D 0.1 in

Natori Shunsen Japanese Woodblock Print Portrait of Actor Nakamura Ganjiro, 1925

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful woodblock print by famed Japanese artists Natori Shunsen of well known Japanese actor Nakamura Ganjiro in his role as Sakata Tojuro from Natori's series Thirty-Six Portra...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Prints

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Paper

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)Kabuki Actor, Mid 19th Century Figurative Japanese Woodblock Print, c. 1860's

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H 22 in W 17 in D 1 in

Kabuki Actor, Mid 19th Century Figurative Japanese Woodblock Print

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Soquel, CA

Beautiful mid 19th century figural Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in blue by Utagawa Toyokuni III (Kunisada) (Japanese, 1786-1864/5).

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1860s Edo Figurative Prints

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Paper, Ink

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)Kabuki Actor - Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock, c. 1861

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H 21.63 in W 17 in D 1 in

Kabuki Actor - Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Soquel, CA

Bold woodblock of a kabuki actor by Utagawa Toyokuni III (Kunisada) (Japanese, 1786-1864/5).

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1860s Edo Figurative Prints

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Paper, Ink

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)Two Kabuki Actors, Late 19th Century Figural Edo Japanese Woodblock, c. 1860's

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H 22 in W 17 in D 1 in

Two Kabuki Actors, Late 19th Century Figural Edo Japanese Woodblock

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Soquel, CA

Beautiful late 19th century figural woodblock print of two kabuki actors by Utagawa Toyokuni III (Kunisada) (Japanese, 1786-1864/5).

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1860s Edo Figurative Prints

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Paper, Ink

Toyohara KunichikaJapanese Figurative Edo Woodblock Set of Two, 1880's

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H 22 in W 17 in D 1 in

Japanese Figurative Edo Woodblock Set of Two

By Toyohara Kunichika

Located in Soquel, CA

Alluring two-piece edo woodblock print of Japanese actors by Toyohara Kunichika (Japanese, 1835-1900).

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1880s Edo Figurative Prints

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Paper, Ink, Woodcut

Kunichika Toyohara, Kabuki Theatre, Actors, Japanese Woodblock Print, Triptych

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H 14.65 in W 29.02 in D 0.04 in

Kunichika Toyohara, Kabuki Theatre, Actors, Japanese Woodblock Print, Triptych

By Toyohara Kunichika

Located in London, GB

Artist: Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) Title: Kabuki scene from the play 'Kiwametsuki Banzui Chobei' with actors Ichikawa Danjuro as Banzui Chobei and Ichikawa Sadanji as Mizuno Juro...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

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Paper

Kunisada, Utagawa Woodblock Of An Actor, Japan

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H 21 in W 16 in

Kunisada, Utagawa Woodblock Of An Actor, Japan

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very bright impression of a woodblock by Utagawa Kunisada made in Japan about 1860. Now in a later custom frame. Sheet measures 14.25 x 10. From the collection of R. F. Schwar...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Utagawa Kunisada, 19th Century, Ukiyo-e Actor, 1852

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H 14.3 in W 10.04 in D 0.04 in

Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Utagawa Kunisada, 19th Century, Ukiyo-e Actor

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in London, GB

Artist: Kunisada Utagawa (1786-1865) Title: 30. Hamamatsu, Kezori Kuemon Series: The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Publisher: Izutsu-ya Shokichi Date: 1852 Dimensions: 25.5 x 3...

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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Portrait Prints

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Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Japanese Edo 19th Century Signed Utagawa Kuniyoshi Diptych Woodblock Print

$2,175

H 20.5 in W 26 in D 1 in

Japanese Edo 19th Century Signed Utagawa Kuniyoshi Diptych Woodblock Print

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Edo period diptych woodblock print from the early to mid 19th century, signed by Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Immerse yourself in the Japanese Edo period artistry with this...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

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Glass, Paint, Paper

Antique Edo Period Shunga Woodblock Print by Kikukawa Eizan, 1810-1820

$664

H 17.72 in W 21.66 in

Antique Edo Period Shunga Woodblock Print by Kikukawa Eizan, 1810-1820

By Kikukawa Eizan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Kikukawa Eizan (1787-1867) Dated 1810-1820. The text is about thing happening between lovers. Shunga Print Nicely framed Additional information: Material: Paper Region of Origin: Ja...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

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Paper

Utagawa Kunisada Woodblock Print, Edo Period, 1859, Framed Kabuki

$1,120Sale Price|20% Off

H 19 in W 14.75 in D 1 in

Utagawa Kunisada Woodblock Print, Edo Period, 1859, Framed Kabuki

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Miami, FL

A fine, professionally framed original Japanese woodblock print attributed to the master Utagawa Kunisada (1786 – 1865), also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III; ink and color on paper. E...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

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Wood, Paper

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Paper

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$295

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Circa 1860 Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada

By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860 Japanese woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada. Late Edo period. A Kabuki actor plays a Samurai role in a dynamic pose as if about to square off. Floating against acid free ...

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Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Prints

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Paper

Utagawa Kunisada 4Yakushae - Woodcut Print by Utagawa Kunisada - 1856, 1856

$399

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Yakushae - Woodcut Print by Utagawa Kunisada - 1856

By Utagawa Kunisada 4

Located in Roma, IT

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Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock 'set of 5' by Utagawa Kuniyasu 歌川国安 , 1794–1832

$425

H 14.5 in W 10.5 in D 0.15 in

Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock 'set of 5' by Utagawa Kuniyasu 歌川国安 , 1794–1832

Located in Norton, MA

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

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By Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

Antique 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print By Utagawa Kunisada C.1858

$3,142

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print By Utagawa Kunisada C.1858

Located in London, GB

Antique 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print By Utagawa Kunisada C.1858 Edo period 1858 (Ansei 5), 3rd month Original Woodblock print of Snow (Yuki) actor Nakamura Fukusuke I as H...

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Antique Japanese Woodblock - Utagawa Toyokuni l - 1816 (Honjo, Edo Period 1780

$1,355

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Antique Japanese Woodblock - Utagawa Toyokuni l - 1816 (Honjo, Edo Period 1780

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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ntique Woodblock Print Ukiyo-e Kunisada UTAGAWA (1786-1865) - "Utagawa Kunisada

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A lovely figural print Kunisada UTAGAWA (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865) - "The Tale of Genji" Utagawa Kunisada The Tale of Genji - Chapter 12 Condition Woodblock in good condition, ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Bronze

Tsukioka YoshitoshiTsukioka Yoshitoshi -- Nagazashi Gonji on the water’s edge, 1865

$480

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Tsukioka Yoshitoshi -- Nagazashi Gonji on the water’s edge

By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Located in BRUCE, ACT

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1860s Portrait Prints

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Antique Japanese Woodblock by Utagawa Toyokuni l, 1816

$1,309

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By Utagawa Toyokuni

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Japanese Woodblock – Utagawa Toyokuni l – 1816 (Honjo, Edo Period 1786-1865 Edo), Diptych, Actors Bandô Mitsugorô (R) and Ichikawa Danjûrô (L) Date: Japanese, Edo period Pro...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings

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Paper

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Located in Corsham, GB

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Located in Norton, MA

A Japanese Woodblock A Young Woman in a Ruined House, print by Utagawa Toyokuni III (1786~1964), 三代歌川豊国. ABOUT THE ARTIST Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese: 歌川国貞; 1786 – 12 January 1865),...

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$425

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Located in Dayton, OH

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Paper

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Japanese Print Actors For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of japanese print actors is available on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the japanese print actors on 1stDibs that include elements of beige, gray, black, brown and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Toyohara Kunichika, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Kunichika Toyohara and Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in woodcut print, paper and handmade paper — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Japanese Print Actors?

The average selling price for japanese print actors we offer is $684, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $2,850 for the highest priced.

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What are Japanese woodblock prints?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Japanese woodblock prints, which date back to the 8th century and are also known as ukiyo-e, are a traditional art form originally produced only in Buddhist monasteries to produce religious texts and images. In the 17th century, private studios began opening as woodblock prints became popular. To make a woodblock print, the artist creates a design on paper, and a wood carver places it on the block and carves the design. Each color requires its own woodblock, which are then covered with watercolors and printed on rice paper. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese woodblock prints from top sellers around the world.
Are Japanese woodblock prints valuable?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
Yes, some Japanese woodblock prints are valuable. Prices vary greatly, with some selling for hundreds of dollars and others fetching selling prices of over a million at auction. Makers have a big influence on the price, with prints from masters like Hiroshige, Hokusai and Kitagawa Utamaro often having the greatest value. Other things that determine how much woodblock prints are worth include the quality of the image, the condition of the print, its age, its rarity and the demand among collectors. An expert appraiser or dealer can give you an estimate of the value of a particular print. Explore a selection of Japanese woodblock prints on 1stDibs.
How do I identify Japanese woodblock prints?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
To identify Japanese woodblock prints, try using the website Ukiyo-e Search. Simply snap a photo of your print and upload it to the site, which will then compare the image to its database of thousands of prints and quickly display the results. If you have difficulty identifying your print, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer who has experience with Japanese art. Shop a large selection of Japanese woodblock prints on 1stDibs.