Sakata no Kintoki, Usui Sadamitsu and Genji Tsuna subdue monsters while playing go (Shumenosuke Sakata no Kintoki, Takiguchi no toneri Genji Tsuna, Dakoe no jo Usui Sadamitsu) | Edo period, 19th century
Utagawa Kuniyoshi's woodblock print depicts legendary warriors Sakata no Kintoki, Usui Sadamitsu, and Genji Tsuna subduing monsters while playing go during the Edo period (19th century). The composition showcases Kuniyoshi's skillful rendering of action, character, and narrative detail characteristic of Japanese ukiyo-e printmaking.
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Japanese Woodblock Prints
March 16, 2023
Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000
Lot 39
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