1 2

Kunichika - Mirror of Demonic People, Good and Evil - Nezumi Kozo Jirokichi

Kunichika - Mirror of Demonic People, Good and Evil - Nezumi Kozo Jirokichi

Toyohara Kunichika

This print depicts an actor playing the role of Nezumi Kozo Jirokichi  which was one of the names by which the famous late-Edo thief Nezumi Kozo was known. Nezumi Kozo became famous as a "chivalrous thief" for robbing from powerful daimyo lords and supposedly giving to the poor. He was beheaded by the Edo magistrate in 1831 after having summarily divorced his wives in order to allow them to escape collective punishment from the authorities. Jirokichi is now one of the most famous thieves in Japanese history, and is often likened to Robin Hood.

The work is taken from the series "Mirror of Demonic People, Good and Evil" (善悪鬼人鏡) by the artist Toyohara Kunichika.

Date: 1868

Publisher: Tsunokuniya Isaburo (津國屋伊三郎) 

Condition: Good color and impression, minor damage, cropped as shown, not backed.

$255.00 USD
$255.00 USD
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.

Worldwide Shipping & 30-Day Returns
View full details

Insured, Secure, Domestic and International Shipping.

30-Day Money Back - 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

Collector-Priced. Often 20% Or More Below Traditional Gallery Retail.

Collector Reviews

  • It's a great looking piece which I am very happy and excited to add to my small collection! I really appreciate it.

    I enjoy your YouTube videos and I look forward to picking up more prints from you in the future.

    Rick

  • Dear Mr. Richard, opening the package and seeing the incredible bright colours and ornamental abundance of Yoshitoshi's diptych, it was just as printed today! It will be a pleasure to get more of your fine selected prints.

    L. F.

  • Josh and I just opened the package and want to thank you for this amazing Hiroshige print. The condition is better than we expected. Lovely to look at, will bring the family great joy. Happy New Year and thank you again.

    J.
See All Reviews

Guaranteed Authentic

All our original woodblock prints are guaranteed authentic as described and shown. Unlike some print resellers, we don't make any Photoshop enhancements or add filters to our print images. Please check the print images front and back carefully before purchase, if you'd like additional pictures feel free to contact us. If, after purchase, you're not satisfied for any reason, return your print for a full refund within 30 days.