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KUNIYOSHI, Utagawa  (1797 - 1861)	The Forty-seven ronin at the attack of Moronao's mansion
	Signed:                  Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga Publisher:             Minato-ya Kohei Date:                       1847-48 Size:                        oban triptych (c. 38 x 26. 5 cms / c. 15" x 10 3/8", each sheet) Condition: Fine impression and color, very good general condition ref. no.:              # 601798 Price:                 € 1,750.00 (sold)

Part of the Forty-seven Ronin seen at Moronao's mansion that they attacked to revenge their master's death. Note: a second triptych shows the rest of the group. According to Robinson the two triptychs may be combined to form a six-panel composition. Reference:  - B. W. Robinson, Kuniyoshi- The Warrior prints, London, 1982, no. T187/188.

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