The Year of the Horse
2026 is the Year of the Horse. In Japan, the horse is traditionally seen as a lucky symbol of success and moving forward. We’ve put together a collection of Ukiyo-e and artworks featuring this spirited animal. We hope you enjoy browsing and find a favorite piece along the way.
Yoshitora
The Battle at Aizu, Mutsu Province
Woodblock Print Triptych
明治4（1871）
45,000 JPY
Yoshitora
The Imperial Tour to the Northeast
Woodblock Print Triptych
明治9（1876）
30,000 JPY
Yoshitoshi
Illustration of Ladies-in-waiting Boarding at a Station
Woodblock Print Triptych
明治10（1877）
180,000 JPY
Kunisada III
Sino-Japanese War: True Account of the Fierce Fighting at Ansong
Woodblock Print Triptych
明治27（1894）
15,000 JPY
Nobukazu
Great Battle near Jiuliancheng by the Yalu River
Woodblock Print Triptych
明治27（1894）
15,000 JPY
Yoshitsuya
Fifty-four Scenes from the Story of Hideyoshi / No. 53: Hojo Naouji Surrenders to Saeda Tokiie
Woodblock Print 1
元治元（1864）
18,000 JPY
Yoshitsuya
Fifty-four Scenes from the Story of Hideyoshi / No. 43: Sato and Fukuchima, two of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake
Woodblock Print 1
元治元（1864）
18,000 JPY
Yoshitsuya
Fifty-four Scenes from the Story of Hideyoshi / No. 30: Shihoden Sashima no Kami Shows His Strength in Chase of Hisayoshi
Woodblock Print 1
元治元（1864）
18,000 JPY
Yoshitsuya
Fifty-four Scenes from the Story of Hideyoshi / No. 8: Konoshita Sokichiro's Clever Scheme Using the Five-color Banner Made from Straw Mats
Woodblock Print 1
元治元（1864）
15,000 JPY
Yoshitsuya
Fifty-four Scenes from the Story of Hideyoshi / No. 6: Umeshima and Konoshita Find Advantages and Disadvantages of Spears in the Practice Match
Woodblock Print 1
元治元（1864）
15,000 JPY
Yoshitsuya
Fifty-four Scenes from the Story of Hideyoshi / No. 3: Sarunosuke Asks to Serve the Oda Family
Woodblock Print 1
元治元（1864）
15,000 JPY
Yoshitsuya
Fifty-four Scenes from the Story of Hideyoshi / No. 3: Sarunosuke Asks to Serve the Oda Family
Woodblock Print 1
元治元（1864）
15,000 JPY
Toyonobu
Newly Selected Records of the Taiko Hideyoshi / Opposing Troops at Mount Komaki
Woodblock Print Diptych
明治16（1883）
25,000 JPY
Toyonobu
Newly Selected Records of the Taiko Hideyoshi / Great Battle of Shizugatake
Woodblock Print Hexaptych
明治16（1883）
100,000 JPY
Toyonobu
Newly Selected Records of the Taiko Hideyoshi / Valiant Battle at Azaka Castle
Woodblock Print Diptych
明治16（1883）
25,000 JPY
Yoshitora
Collection of Vehicles Coming and Going in Tokyo
Woodblock Print Triptych
明治3（1870）
180,000 JPY
Kiyochika
Primary Education: Abbreviated History of Japan / Yashima-no-ura
Woodblock Print 1
明治16（1883）
65,000 JPY
