Tsukioka YOSHITOSHI (1839-1892)

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Dai ichidai Jimmu tenno, the first Emperor of Japan, from a set Dai Nihon shiryaku zue, “Short Illustrated History of Great Japan.” Jimmu (711-585 BC), the founder of the Imperial dynasty, launched his military expedition from Hyuga and captured Yamato. He is shown holding his yumi bow with the golden kite (kinshikyu) perched on it emanating a blinding light which astounds his followers. The bird was sent by the sun goddess Amaterasu to assist Jimmu on his eastern campaign. The designs in the set are on partially unrolled scrolls (makimono). Published by Yamaguchiya Tobei (Kinkodo), 1880-84. This is the first edition with variegated title cartouche. Rare.

Fine impression, colour and condition. Signed Taiso Yoshitoshi.

Status: Available

Price: £2200