Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Title: Kato Kiyomasa and a hero of the Chinese Suikoden
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Saturday, 18 June 2005 Famous Fights Between Brave Warriors: #5 Artist: Yoshitoshi Format: Oban tate-e: 14.75" x10" approx Subject: Eimei Kumiuchi Zoroi. We are auctioning the complete set of these fine designs, as listed in Stevenson; 'Beauty and Violence' series 14, #s 1 to 8, plus two apparently previously unknown designs from this superb early set. Any assistance with the identification of the warriors in #9 and 10 would be gratefully received. This design which is illustrated in Stevenson, full page color, p38, is the undisputed masterpiece of the set. It portrays an immense underwater struggle between Kato Kiyomasa and a hero of the Chinese Suikoden. Publisher: Moriya Jihei (Moriji) Date: 11th month 1865 Condition: Full size with margins. Very minor marks creases and flaws. Generally fine state of preservation. Colour: Fine Impression: Fine early impression with gauffrage and strong woodgrain visible in the background.
