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Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Toyokuni I Depicting Asao Tamejuro Original 19th Century

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A Japanese woodblock print by Utagawa Toyokuni I (1769–1825), depicting Asao Tamejuro as the footman Kunai. This print is believed to date from the early 1800s to 1820s. Toyokuni I was a renowned artist during the Edo period, noted for his kabuki actor portraits. The artwork features two figures engaged in dramatic combat under a rain-filled sky. Various inscriptions and signatures are visible on the print. The artwork measures 14.5 inches high, 19.625 inches wide, and includes worming and fading consistent with age.

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