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Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Minamoto Yorimitsu and His Four Retainers Killing the Shutendoji | Edo period, 19th century
Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Minamoto Yorimitsu and His Four Retainers Killing the Shutendoji | Edo period, 19th century

Utagawa Kuniyoshi's 'Minamoto Yorimitsu and His Four Retainers Killing the Shutendoji' is a 19th-century Edo period print depicting a legendary Japanese narrative. The work exemplifies ukiyo-e portrayal of heroic historical and mythological scenes.

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Fine Japanese Prints

March 17, 2022

Estimate: $8,000$10,000

Lot 64

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Minamoto Yorimitsu and His Four Retainers Killing the Shutendoji | Edo period, 19th century

Utagawa Kuniyoshi's 'Minamoto Yorimitsu and His Four Retainers Killing the Shutendoji' is a 19th-century Edo period print depicting a legendary Japanese narrative. The work exemplifies ukiyo-e portrayal of heroic historical and mythological scenes.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Action, Historic, Japanese, Traditional, Ukiyo-e, Edo Period, Narrative, Warriors, Woodblock Print, Colorful

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Cleveland Museum of Art