Taiso YOSHITOSHI (1839 – 1892)

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A fireman from the set: Ohoono daiku matoi, A Mirror of Fireman’s Standards in Each of the Precincts of Tokyo. Probably a set of 10 prints published by Okura Magobei, 10/1876. It is not known why this set is so rare, given that firemen were widely admired and on a par with sumo wrestlers and actors. Each fireman holds his standard; his padded clothes were soaked before a fire.

Fine impression, colour and condition. Signed Oju Yoshitoshi hitsu.

Status: Sold