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KOYGO Tsukioka. (1867-1927)
Shozon. 1927.
- Category
- Japanese | 20th Century
- Series
- Noga taikan. A Great Mirror of Noh Pictures.
- Publisher
- Seibi Shoten.
oban yoko-e, 38.0 cm × 26.0 cm
Very good impression with silver and very good condition. Complete with original print cover.
The priest Tosa Shozon has been sent from Kamakura with orders from Shogun Yoritomo to kill his brother, Yoshitsune. When he arrives at Yoshitsune's palace, Shozon insists he is on a religious pilgrimage, but Yoshitsune is not convinced, and demands the priest sign a loyalty oath, presented to him here by his retainer, Benkei. Shozan enjoys an evening of festivities, but his murderous intent is thwarted at the point of attack.
Signed Kogyo with artist's seal.
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