Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) The complete set of Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushi ko), Edo period, 19th century
A complete set of twenty-four woodblock prints depicting the Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China, a classical virtue exemplar series. Each print measures 24.1 x 17.5 cm when unfolded, representing scenes of filial devotion from Chinese tradition.
- Medium
- 24.1 x 17.5 cm. (each print when unfolded)
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Japanese Woodblock Prints | Including the Sokolov Collection
May 21, 2021
Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000
Lot 19
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