Original Japanese Woodblock Print Triptych Ukiyoe Chikashige Morikawa Wizard and Samurai

Description & History- This is a very beautiful, colorful, and rare original Japanese woodblock print triptych “Wizard and Samurai” signed by the famous Meiji woodblock print master Chikashige (1869-1883), made in Meiji 16th, which is 1883. This is an original woodblock print about 133 years old.  This woodblock print is from Dr. BenHo family seven-decade Japanese woodblock prints and Asian Arts collections. Artist- Chikashige Morikawa (active 1869-1883), Medium- Original Woodblock Print Date of Creation- Original, Meiji 16 (1883) Print Size- Three separate Panels, each panel is 14 5/8 x 9 3/4inches Print Condition- The artist’s signature and his chop mark, the chop mark of the publisher’s name and address, the chop mark of the publication date, and the carver’s chop mark are close to the bottom border of the middle panel. The colors, which are vivid and vibrant, are in layers on the print.  The triptych is not attached to any backing paper or cardboard and strong ink bleeding thro