Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) Rare Japanese Print Publisher Nishimuraya Yohachi

Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) Rare Japanese Print Publisher Nishimuraya Yohachi
Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) Rare Japanese Print Publisher Nishimuraya Yohachi
Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) Rare Japanese Print Publisher Nishimuraya Yohachi

Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) Rare Japanese Print Publisher Nishimuraya Yohachi

Very scarce 1840 early original woodblock print before he started signing as. Published by one of the most important Japanese publishers of this time and in history.

Publisher mark - Nishimuraya Yohachi. Two wrestlers square off in the round sumo ring. The name of the wrestler to the right is Hiodoshi?? , "Crimson Threat", and to the left is Iwatoyama??? Iwato, and at far left is the name of the referee: 1st line, ?? =gyouji, sumo referee; 2nd line, ????? A fine addition to any collection as seen.

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Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) Rare Japanese Print Publisher Nishimuraya Yohachi