Null Kuniyoshi, Great Battle, Original Japanese Woodblock Print
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Kuniyoshi, Great Battle, Original Japanese Woodblock Print Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798-1861) Title: The Great Battle of Kurikara Publisher: Tatsuya Kichizo Date: 1856 Size: (R) 25.6 x 36.5, (C) 25.6 x 36.5, (L) 25.4 x 36.6 cm Condition: Backed, trimmed, minor stains, holes and pinholes. Ref: JG091844-1

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Kuniyoshi, Great Battle, Original Japanese Woodblock Print Artist: Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798-1861) Title: The Great Battle of Kurikara Publisher: Tatsuya Kichizo Date: 1856 Size: (R) 25.6 x 36.5, (C) 25.6 x 36.5, (L) 25.4 x 36.6 cm Condition: Backed, trimmed, minor stains, holes and pinholes. Ref: JG091844-1

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