Japanese Print "Nenoi Oyata grappling with Musashibo Benkei" by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Artist:Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Title:Nenoi Oyata grappling with Musashibo Benkei
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Saturday, 18 June 2005 Famous Fights Between Brave Warriors: #3 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 shows Nenoi Oyata grappling with Musashibo Benkei, the warrior monk, who holds a huge golden trident. 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.
