Utagawa KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)

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Tametomo at the age of thirteen catching the arrows shot at him by two of the Emperor’s guard in a competition with Shonagon Nyudo Shinsei. From a set: Tametomo homare no jikketsu, “Ten Famous Excellencies of Tametomo.” The set published by Aritaya Seiyemon, c 1848-51.

Extremely fine impression, colour and condition. Signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga.

Status: Sold