Kuniyoshi: Pouring Sake for Chôhan (Sold)

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Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Title:  Pouring Sake for Chôhan
Series:  Buyu nazorae Genji; Heroic Comparisons for the Chapters of Genji
Date: c. 1843s

Chapter Matsukaze (Wind in the Pines). The robber Chôhan is seated under a pine tree, glaring left as he holds an oversized sake cup for his attendant to fill. He seems to have some food set before him atop a traveling box in an expensive lacquerware container. He appears to be a very successful thief, although probably one on the run. His large bladed weapon on a heavy pole leans against the tree. 
Buyu nazorae Genji; Heroic Comparisons for the Chapters of Genji
Condition:  Excellent impression, color and condition.
Publisher:  Ibaya Senzaburô

Literature: Robinson S28.8

Signature: Ichiryusai Kuniyoshi ga

SKU: KUC230