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Original Japanese color woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitora, from the series Gishi Yonjūshichinin no Uchi, dedicated to the forty-seven loyal rōnin.
It depicts Takebayashi Sadashichi Takashige, seated on a platform with a spear and his swords. Notable features include the expressive face, the details of the armor, and the contrast between the black garments, yellow tones, and blues.
A samurai-themed composition from the Edo period, connected to one of the best-known episodes in Japanese tradition.

Condition: Good overall appearance, with colors well preserved. It has restorations and paper toning consistent with its age. The photographs of the front, back, and details form part of the description.
It will be carefully packed for shipping, with rigid backing and tracking.

Xilografía japonesa original en color de Utagawa Yoshitora, perteneciente a la serie Gishi Yonjūshichinin no Uchi, dedicada a los cuarenta y siete leales rōnin.
Representa a Takebayashi Sadashichi Takashige, sentado sobre una base, con una lanza y sus espadas. Destacan la expresividad del rostro, los detalles de la armadura y el contraste entre el negro de la vestimenta, los tonos amarillos y los azules.
Una composición de temática samurái del periodo Edo, vinculada a uno de los episodios más conocidos de la tradición japonesa.

Estado: Buena presencia general, con colores bien conservados. Presenta restauraciones, tonalidad del papel propia de la antigüedad. Las fotografías del anverso, reverso y detalles forman parte de la descripción.
Se enviará cuidadosamente protegida, con soporte rígido y seguimiento.

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47 rōnin - Utagawa Yoshitora - Japan -  Edo Period (1600-1868)

Excellent condition - 36 cm

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An 1850 Japanese colour woodblock print attributed to Utagawa Yoshitora, signed in the block, depicting Takebayashi Sadashichi Takashige from the Gishi Yonjūshichinin no Uchi series.

47 rōnin - Utagawa Yoshitora - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)

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An 1850 Japanese colour woodblock print attributed to Utagawa Yoshitora, signed in the block, depicting Takebayashi Sadashichi Takashige from the Gishi Yonjūshichinin no Uchi series.

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