Three wood blocks on parchment paper maybe 500 years old
27 February 2026
Description

Three telling a military battle story

Dimensions

24 inches by 14 inches

Acquired from
Flea Market
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 18 hours
By David U.
Feb 28, 14:18 UTC
Fair Market Value
$200 - $300 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is a Japanese ukiyo-e style woodblock print depicting a dramatic military or warrior scene, likely referencing a historical battle or legendary episode. The armor, helmet with long horns, stylized waves, and the narrative cartouches with vertical kanji inscriptions are consistent with warrior prints in the tradition of the Utagawa school. However, the visible paper toning, pronounced fold lines across the sheets, and the overall printing quality suggest these are later impressions, most likely late 19th century to mid 20th century reproductions rather than original early Edo period impressions. The colors appear somewhat flat and the paper shows uniform aging consistent with decorative or tourist market examples that were widely sold in Japan during the early to mid 20th century.

Later reproduction or decorative period woodblock prints typically trade between $100 and $300 USD per sheet in average condition. Given the visible creasing, staining, and wear, a realistic current market value for the set of three would likely fall between $200 and $300 USD for the piece.

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