Kuniyoshi: Evening Bell at Todaiji (Todaiji bansho) (Sold)

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Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Title: Evening Bell at Todaiji (Todaiji bansho)
Series: Military Brilliance for the Eight Views (Yôbu hakkei)
Date: 1852

Evening Bell at Todaiji (Todaiji bansho). Akushichibyôe Kagekiyo in monk’s habit, ready to resist arrest. He is lifting his monk’s garment from his shoulders and grasping the handle of his weapon as he looks right, probably at the approaching enemy.
Series: Military Brilliance for the Eight Views (Yôbu hakkei)

Condition: Excellent impression; very good color and condition. Unbacked and untrimmed. Discoloration on face of warrior.
Dimensions: ôban
Publisher: Enshuya Hikobei
Literature: Robinson S76.4.
Seal: Kiri seal
Signature: Ichiyûsai Kuniyoshi ga

SKU: KUY489