| Stockno.: | 22-267_1 | Artist: | Tsukioka Yoshitoshi 月岡芳年 (1839-1892) | Description: | No. 13, Lay Priest Tokiyori of Saimyō-ji Temple (Saimyō-ji Tokiyori nyūdō),from the series Mirrors of famous commanders of great Japan (Dai Nippon meishō kagami). Published by Funazu Chūjirō in 1878.
Hōjō Tokiyori (1227-63) was a regent during the Kamakura period, known for his humane and exemplary rule. In 1256 he retired to the temple mentioned in the title: Saimyōji. He travelled hiding his identity, in order to observe the living conditions of the people. | Signed: | ōju Yoshitoshi hitsu, Taiso seal. | Size: | Oban tate-e | Condition: | Very good impression, colour and condition. Album backing. | Price: | Euro 475 SOLD | Reference: | Beauty and Violence, cat no. 27 | | | |
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