Liu Bei, also called Xuande (Ryûbi ji Gentoku)

「劉備字玄徳」

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (Japanese, 1839–1892)
Publisher: Ebiya Rinnosuke (Kaijudô) (Japanese)

Japanese

Edo period

1866 (Keiô 2), 5th month

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper, creped

Dimensions Vertical ôban, creped; 25.3 × 18.2 cm (9 15/16 × 7 3/16 in.)

Credit Line Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Collection

Accession Number2000.262

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionOne sheet of incomplete triptych.

Signed Kaisai Yoshitoshi hitsu
魁斎芳年筆

Marks Censor's seal: Tiger 5 aratame
Blockcutter's mark: (unread)
寅五改

ProvenanceVarious dealers: primarily in London and Tokyo. Purchased between 1985-1999.