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1981 Graphic Woodblock Print by Tomio Kinoshita, Japan
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1960 Big Boys, Woodblock Print by Tomio Kinoshita, Japan
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Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Original Japanese Woodblock Print of Playing Children by Katsukawa Shunsen 勝川春扇
By Katsukawa Shunsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original Japanese woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunsen (Shunko II) (1762- circa 1830): five karako (Chinese boys) in traditional garments at play in a snow covered garden, making an ...
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