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The Nue
Oban Tate-e (15 ins by 10.5 ins)
Catalogue ID
Kuniyoshi 221#
| Artist | Kuniyoshi |
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| Artist | |
| CatalogueID | Kuniyoshi 221# |
| Condition | Some marks to area of series cartouche, otherwise very good, full size with strong colour. |
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| Impression | Very good. |
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| Series | 'Honcho Suikoden Goyu Happyakunin no Hitori' (800 Heroes of Japan's Water Margin, One by One) |
Description
Yorimasa’s retainer, Hayata Tadazumi, grapples with the Nue in the midst of a thunderstorm. A nue is a legendary creature found in Japanese folklore. It is described as having the head of a monkey, the body of a tanuki, the legs of a tiger, and a snake for a tail. According to the legend, a nue can transform into a black cloud and fly.
Considered one of the finest designs of the series.
£5,400.00
Availability: Available