Null Print, oban tate-e from the series Kômei bijin rokkasen, the famous beautie…

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Print, oban tate-e from the series Kômei bijin rokkasen, the famous beauties compared to the six immortals, plate Ôgiya Hanaôgi (in rebus) Signed Utamaro hitsu 38,5 x 25,5 cm Framed under glass (Stains)

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Print, oban tate-e from the series Kômei bijin rokkasen, the famous beauties compared to the six immortals, plate Ôgiya Hanaôgi (in rebus) Signed Utamaro hitsu 38,5 x 25,5 cm Framed under glass (Stains)

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