Utagawa TOYOKUNI I (1769 – 1825)

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A complete diptych showing Kagekiyo and Mihonoya no Shiro battling. This is an episode from the beginning of Chapter 5, “The Dropped Bow” in book 11 of the Heike Monogatari, “ Tales of the Heike.” This episode, which took place in 1184, has the Genji warrior Mihonoya no Shiro confronting the Heike Kagekiyo on the beach at Yashima. Published c 1815 by Yamamotoya Heikichi.

Fine impression and in exceptional condition. Fine colour with large borders left and top. Signed Toyokuni ga.

Status: Sold