Utagawa KUNIYOSHI (1798-1861)

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Cao Cao (Jap. Shuso) and Pang De (Jap. Hotoku) in the Han river during the battle with Guan Yu. From a set of Chinese warrior prints: Tsuzoku sangokushi eiyu no ichinin, “Heroes of the Popular History of the Three Kingdoms.” Published by Joshuya Kinzo, c. 1836. Robinson S10.8 (although only known as a key-block proof). Rare.

Superb impression. Very fine colour and condition. As the day it was printed. Signed Chooro Kuniyoshi ga.

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