Description
Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1798-1861). Woodblock print on paper titled "Kyoto," the final print in the series "Kisokaido rokujukyu-tsugi no uchi (The Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido)," 1852-53. Depicting the Nue, a beast with the head of a monkey, claws of a tiger, back of a badger, and a snake for a tail. It spent each night on the roof of the Emperor's palace causing grave illness until it was slain.
Height: 14 in x width: 9 3/4 in.
Height: 14 in x width: 9 3/4 in.
Condition
The sheet is possibly trimmed and lightly toned. A few minute losses and light soiling throughout. Large patch and repair along the lower right corner. The work is not framed.
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Utagawa Kuniyoshi "Kyoto: Nue Monster" Woodblock
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This auction is curated by:
Sean BlanchetAsian Art Specialist
Robert SnellPaintings and Sculpture Specialist
Arts of Asia
Nov 10, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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