Utagawa KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)



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A triptych showing Kato Kiyomasa (Watonai) attacking a huge man-eating tiger in a snowy Korean landscape. Watonai tora-gari no zu. His henchmen tackle other tigers. This is one of his best known exploits in Korea, there being two expeditions in 1592 and 1597. Published by Yamashiroya Jimbei, c 1846. Robinson T183. A fine and rare design.

 

Fine impression, colour and condition. Full size. Signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga.

 

Status: Sold

 

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