Toyohara KUNICHIKA (1835-1900)

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The actor Ichikawa Sadanji as the monk Raigo Ajari at the Mii-dera temple from Kijutsu junishi no uchi, “Magic in the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac.” This design representing Rat. Raigo transforms into a giant rat because of a grudge against the Emperor Shirakawa and ate the sacred manuscripts in the Enryaku -ji temple. Published by Ueki Rinnosuke, 1877. A fine and little-known set.

Very good impression, colour and condition. Signed Toyohara Kunichika fude.

Status: Available

Price: £480