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Tsukioka YOSHITOSHI (1839 - 1892)		Mirror of Famous Commanders of Great Japan Udaisho Minamoto no Yoritomo releasing cranes
		Signed:                         ôju Yoshitoshi Seal:                             Taiso Date:                            c. 1876 Publisher:                    Funazu Chûjirô Size:                              ôban tate-e (c. 37 x 25 cms / c. 14 1/2" x 9 7/8") Condition: FINE impression and color, a short faint crease mark, else in fine condition. With areas of blind printing. ref. no.:  # 763199 - Sold -

The series, "Dai Nippon meishô kagami" depicts portraits of famous warriors of Japan. The print depicts Udaishô Minamoto no Yoritomo (1147-99) releasing cranes (a pious Buddhist practice) on the sea shore. Yoritomo destroyed the Taira and was the first Kamakura shogun. Reference:   Schaap, "Beauty and Violence ...", series 27, no. 7.

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