Phoenix and lobster, from the series Kinju zue (Birds and beasts)
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Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)
Phoenix and lobster, from the series Kinju zue (Birds and beasts)
Signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga, published by Joshuya Kinzo; together with UTAGAWA TOYOKUNI: a print of the actor Ichikawa Danjuro on a horse, signed Toyokuni ga; and ANONYMOUS: a bookplate of mandarin ducks--the first, very good impression, slightly faded and toned, some minor worm holes and lower right restored
oban tate-e: 36.7 x 25.5cm. (3)
Phoenix and lobster, from the series Kinju zue (Birds and beasts)
Signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga, published by Joshuya Kinzo; together with UTAGAWA TOYOKUNI: a print of the actor Ichikawa Danjuro on a horse, signed Toyokuni ga; and ANONYMOUS: a bookplate of mandarin ducks--the first, very good impression, slightly faded and toned, some minor worm holes and lower right restored
oban tate-e: 36.7 x 25.5cm. (3)