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Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Ogata Gekko \"Turtle Among Water Lilies\" c.1900
Description
This exquisite antique Japanese woodblock print features a meticulously rendered turtle resting upon a large grey stone, surrounded by blooming yellow water lilies and delicate pond reeds. Executed by the renowned Meiji-era artist Ogata Gekko, this piece beautifully exemplifies his painterly, free-flowing style that departs from typical rigid ukiyo-e lines. Features the artist\'s character signature and red seal in the upper left corner.
Condition Report
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Overall State: Good antique condition consistent with age (approx. 125 years old).
Paper: Original washi paper. Natural aging and mild, even toning.
Margins/Edges: Trimmed to the border / Minor edge wear].
Verso: Clean / Remnants of previous hinge mounting on top corners / Unbacked
Item Details
Artist: Ogata Gekko (尾形月耕, 1859–1920)
Title: Turtle Among Water Lilies / Pond Life
Date: Meiji Period, circa 1900
Medium: Authentic Color Woodblock Print (Moku-hanga)
Genre: Kacho-ga (Bird, Flower, and Nature Study)
Authenticity: Original antique Meiji-era print (not a modern digital reproduction).
* From the estate of a Midwest Collector.
