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YOSHITOSHI: oban tate-e (35.3 x 25cm. ea. approx.); a triptych entitled Fujiwara no Yasumasa gekka roteki zu "Fujiwara no Yasumasa playing the flute by moonlight", depicting the villain Hakamadare Yasusuke [Kidomaru] crouching in the grass, unable to draw his sword because he is overcome by the beauty of the music, signed Taiso Yoshitoshi sha, published by Akiyama Buemon, publisher's seal dated Meiji 16 (1883), printer's seal Suri Tsune--very good impression, slightly faded and stained, minor damage on edges, binding holes, minor tear on bottom and left edge on the right panel (3)