Utagawa KUNIYOSHI (1798-1861)

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A triptych Gishi shiju shichi-nin hommo wo toge…. Shows the Forty-seven Ronin crossing Ryogoku bridge with the head of their enemy while on the way to the Memorial Temple after carrying out their revenge. Yuranosuke bows to a mounted official on the near side. Published by Yamamoto-ya Heikichi , c.1847-50.

Fine impression. Very good colour. Slight thinning on first sheet, otherwise very good condition. Signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga.

Status: Sold