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Subject:unknow Meiji era print
Posted By: John Sun, Feb 01, 2026 IP: 82.137.53.92
Hello,

I hope someone can help me read this signature.

Thank you very much!

J.





Subject:Re: unknow Meiji era print
Posted By: Stan Mon, Feb 02, 2026
My online research leads me to this:

長谷川小信【美人と刀を持つ男】

which translates to:

Kosin Hasegawa [The Man with a Beauty and a Sword]

Perhaps someone can confirm.

Cheers,
Stan

Subject:Re: unknow Meiji era print
Posted By: Guy Tue, Feb 03, 2026
The signature reads 'ōju Konobu sha' (応需 小信写 - on request, pictured by Konobu).

A 'kuchi-e' (woodblock-printed frontispiece illustration) by Hasegawa Konobu III (Hasagawa Sadanobu III, 1881-1963). Early 20th century.

Guy.

Subject:Re: unknow Meiji era print
Posted By: John Wed, Feb 04, 2026
Thank you very much sir.

How about this seal? It is another Meiji era kuchi-e. Thank you!!

J.





Subject:Re: unknow Meiji era print
Posted By: Guy Thu, Feb 05, 2026
The seal reads 'Kason' (華邨).

Suzuki Kason (鈴木華邨, 1860-1919). He was in the first place a famous painter.

Guy.

Subject:Re: unknow Meiji era print
Posted By: John Thu, Feb 05, 2026
Thank you very much!

J.

Subject:Re: unknow Meiji era print
Posted By: John Thu, Feb 05, 2026
I believe this is also a kuchi-e. Can you please read the signature/seal?

Many thanks!

J.





Subject:Re: unknow Meiji era print
Posted By: Guy Tue, Feb 10, 2026
I'm still researching this one. I'll get back to you.

Guy.

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