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UTAGAWA KUNISADA AND UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE WOODBLOCK PRINT - Celebrated Courtesan Shika of the Urakaya House Circa 1859-1862 Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) and Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), published by Tsutaya Kichiz0, from the series Famous Places in the Various Provinces. Fan-shaped woodblock print portraying the celebrated courtesan Shika of the Urakaya house seated on a veranda beneath blossoming trees, identified by name in the vertical cartouche. Sight size measures 8.5 x 11.25 with a framed size of 14 x 16.75 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Sight size measures 8.5 x 11.25 with a framed size of 14 x 16.75 inches. Condition Obviously the condition is very good, very clean, intact, no visible stain, damage, repair, punctures or tears, very good color. This work has not been examined outside the frame. Provenance Provenance: The estate of John Adair Jr. (1942-2025), founder and proprietor of Kurofune Antiques, Tokyo (est. 1978). A world-renowned destination for Japanese basketry, prints and furniture, Kurofune was a landmark destination featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal.