Ichiyusai KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)

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A triptych Buzen no kuni oki manaita ga se, “The Chopping Block Shoals off the Coast of Buzen Province.” Shows the pilot and nobleman Yoshibei leaping to a rock and sacrificing himself to save his ship which was travelling to the capital from Kyushu when it was caught in a violent storm. Published c. 1850 by Mikawaya Tetsugoro. A wonderful and rare triptych.

Fine impression, colour and condition. Signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga.

Status: Sold