UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)

CHÔHI DEFENDING CHÔHAN BRIDGE

Japan, dated 1852. 35 x 74.5 cm. 34.0 x 75.0 cm

Starting price:
24 000 CZK / 908 EUR

Auction:Asian Works of Art 31/05/2015, 15:00

Woodblock print nishiki-e, ôban format, musha-e triptych. Framed. Signed: Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga. Dated: Rat (Kaei 5), 4th month. Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizô (Kôeidô). Two censor’s seals: 1. Kinugasa, 2. Murata. A scene from the Chinese adventure novel Stories of Three Kingdoms shows the awe-inspiring figure of general Chôhi defending the red lacquered Chôhan Bridge, mounted on a black charger and carrying his formidable spear with Sôsô fleeing on horseback

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