- Yoshitsuya Ichieisai (1822-1866) - Lot 359

- Yoshitsuya Ichieisai (1822-1866) Ichiharano Kidomaru In this print, hairy-haired Ichiharano Kidomaru gazes fearfully at a dragon snake. The snake is showing its forked tongue, ready to strike back against a great eagle rising from the waves. The fight is likely to be formidable and deadly. Signed Ichieisai Yoshitsuya. Publisher Tsutaya Kichizo. Aratame censor seal. Date: 1860, tenth month. Format oban tate-e, two leaves of a triptych : 35.7 x 24.9 cm (each leaf) Binding holes on outer edges. Lined. - Yoshitsuya Ichieisai (1822-1866) Battle simulacrum On the presumed battlefield, Yoshitsune on the right and Noriyori on the left, respectively wearing eboshi, a ceremonial hat worn by courtiers, pretend to be two enemy generals commanding their army. Signed Ichieisai Ga. Publisher Enhiko. Mera and Nurata censor seal. Format oban tate-e triptych: 36.2 x 25.3 cm (each sheet) Edges slightly trimmed. As a set.