Comparison of Days and Nights in Edo Brocade Pictures Sato Tadanobu before being attacked
Woodblock print depicting Sato Tadanobu (1161-1186) just before he was attacked and defended himself with the 'go' board which bought him some time and allowed him to commit seppuku.
by Chikanobu
Single oban print as issued.
36.5 x 24.8cm.
Tokyo. Kobayashi Tetsujiro. 1886.
In good condition with only minor wear, marks, stains, creases. A slightly darkened area on the rear of the print at the top but this doesn't show through to the front. Untrimmed and with nice bleedthrough.
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