Ugui — ウグヒ
by Ohno Bakufu
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Typical Price
$1,000–$8,000. Common fish prints: $1,000–$2,500. Key value factors: The 'Great Japanese Fish' series is his signature work and most collected. Individual fish prints vary in desirability. Complete sets are rare.
Description
The Ugui (Japanese dace; ウグヒ; Tribolodon hakonensis) is a freshwater fish common in Japan's rivers and lakes, less celebrated as a food fish than many of its marine counterparts but ecologically significant as one of Japan's most widespread native species. The ugui's modest appearance — silvery, streamlined, unremarkable to the casual observer — made it a less prestigious subject for the naturalist than the brilliant tai or the dramatic fugu, but Bakufu's fish compendium was comprehensive in its ambitions, honoring every species with equal care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ugui — ウグヒ was created by Ohno Bakufu (大野麦風).
Ugui — ウグヒ depicts fish, rivers & lakes, and still life.