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KUNISADA, Utagawa
(1786 - 1865) 		Tori awase  ("Cock fights")
- surimono for the year of the cock -

ref. no.: # 51 856
Signed:                        oju Kunisada ga
Poem by:                     Sekiya Satomoto
Date:                            (year of the cock) 1825
Size:                            21.8 x 19.1 cms  (shikishiban surimono)



Condition:
Fine impression, colors and condition.
With extensive use of silver and gold pigments.
Beautiful blindprinting. - A rare print.
A young girl seen from behind during her first shamisen performance of the year. The song she plays is entitled midaretori  'various crowing cocks'.

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