The 47 Ronin, Act 5: The Yamazaki Highway, 1852

by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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The 47 Ronin, Act 5: The Yamazaki Highway, 1852 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Original Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Japanese Woodblock Print
The 47 Ronin, Act 5: The Yamazaki Highway, 1852

A Fuji Arts Special Offer Auction

Kuniyoshi Prints - One of the great masters of ukiyo-e woodblocks, Kuniyoshi is perhaps best known for his warrior prints, but he worked in a range of subjects. In addition to dramatic samurai and battle scenes, he also created kabuki, beauty, landscape, and comic designs, each expertly drawn and composed. Don't miss this opportunity to acquire a classic woodblock by this great Edo era artist at a low opening bid price.

Special detail - The actors are Bando Hikosaburo IV as Sadakuro and Bando Takesaburo I as Hayano Kampei (inset) in Act 5 of the "Kanadehon Chushingura."

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 13 1/2" x 9 1/2" + left margin as shown

Condition - This print with nice detail as shown. A few small repairs, wrinkling. Please see photos for details.

The 47 Ronin, Act 5: The Yamazaki Highway, 1852 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
The 47 Ronin, Act 5: The Yamazaki Highway, 1852 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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