Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Date: 1887
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Description:
Nippon ryakushi, “A Brief History of Japan”. Shows Susanoo no Mikoto killing the 8 – headed serpent at Hirokawa in Izumo Province. Published by Izawa Genjiro, 1887. Designed in the same format as the set Dai Nippon shiyaku zue, 1879. An extremely rare triptych. Very fine impression and colour. Retains original album backing, otherwise very good condition. Signed Taiso Yoshitoshi ga. Status: Sold