Yoshitoshi
(Gishi Youchi no zu). From the series “New Selection of Eastern Brocade Pictures”, A man throws a brazier of hot coals at a sword-wielding assailant, the ashes scattering in a dust cloud. The samurai is one of the 47 Ronin, during their famous night attack.
Condition: Very good impression and color. First edition, with 3-color cartouche. Not backed, and sheets are separated.
Dimensions: Oban diptych, 36.2 x 48.9 cm
Publisher: Tsunashima Kamekichi
Date: 1885