Miuranosuke and Kazusanosuke Defeat the Nine-tailed Fox on Nasu Moor, 1858

by Kunihisa II (1832 - 1891)

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Miuranosuke and Kazusanosuke Defeat the Nine-tailed Fox on Nasu Moor, 1858 by Kunihisa II (1832 - 1891)

Original Kunihisa II (1832 - 1891) Japanese Woodblock Print
Miuranosuke and Kazusanosuke Defeat the Nine-tailed Fox on Nasu Moor, 1858

Comments - Fantastic scene from the legend of the evil nine-tailed fox. This magical creature could transform itself into a beautiful woman, wreaking havoc on the leaders of China, Japan, and India. Returning to its animal form, the fox was killing and eating travelers along the Nasuno moors. The Emperor sent Kazusanosuke and Miuranosuke with 80,000 solders to hunt and kill the fox. In this dramatic scene, Miuranosuke and Kazusanosuke are shown mounted in the left and right panels, each having fired an arrow into the nine-tailed fox, while samurai tumble out of the creature's way. Rays of mystical light emanates from a mass of swirling clouds with three Shinto haraigushi purification wands rising from it. The fox snarls ferociously, red ghostly flames float around the beast as it struggles on the ground. Samurai come running through the tall grasses towards the supernatural creature, flushing out two ordinary foxes in the process. An incredible subject with terrific detail in the fox's fur and nine tails. A great design for a collector interested in classic Japanese folklore.

Artist - Kunihisa II (1832 - 1891)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 29 1/8"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with paper. A few small losses at edges, slight thinning at edge, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, slight rubbing at edges, a few marks. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Miuranosuke and Kazusanosuke Defeat the Nine-tailed Fox on Nasu Moor, 1858 by Kunihisa II (1832 - 1891)
Miuranosuke and Kazusanosuke Defeat the Nine-tailed Fox on Nasu Moor, 1858 by Kunihisa II (1832 - 1891)

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