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YOSHITOSHI (1839-1892) Long polyptych of 9 oban tate-e prints, illustrating the procession of Emperor Mutsuhito (Meiji), entering his new capital, the former Edo, renamed Tokyo "Capital of the East", in September 1869. Signed by Yoshitoshi and his pupil, Yoshikage, who would have done the background. Publisher: Maruya Jinpachi. The procession crosses the Kyôbashi, (Kyô bridge), where the emperor's palanquin stands, preceded by those of his wives and concubines, and by notables and soldiers, advancing along Nakabashi avenue and passing the white milestone marking the city limits, while at the rear, marching along Ginza avenue, the staff of the new Meiji army. (Insolate, framed under glass, glass accident) Dimensions: Frame: 234cm x 53cm. Dimensions of complete print: 217cm x 37cm - each sheet 25cm wide. Experts : Ansas Papillon de Léry
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YOSHITOSHI (1839-1892) Long polyptych of 9 oban tate-e prints, illustrating the procession of Emperor Mutsuhito (Meiji), entering his new capital, the former Edo, renamed Tokyo "Capital of the East", in September 1869. Signed by Yoshitoshi and his pupil, Yoshikage, who would have done the background. Publisher: Maruya Jinpachi. The procession crosses the Kyôbashi, (Kyô bridge), where the emperor's palanquin stands, preceded by those of his wives and concubines, and by notables and soldiers, advancing along Nakabashi avenue and passing the white milestone marking the city limits, while at the rear, marching along Ginza avenue, the staff of the new Meiji army. (Insolate, framed under glass, glass accident) Dimensions: Frame: 234cm x 53cm. Dimensions of complete print: 217cm x 37cm - each sheet 25cm wide. Experts : Ansas Papillon de Léry
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