Yoshitoshi Japanese Print from Courageous Warriors Series Yoshitoshi mushaburui
Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
Sano Genzaemon Tsuneyo Cutting His Potted Trees to Warm Hojo Tokiyori.
During a heavy snowstorm, a traveling monk (actually Hojo Tokiyori in disguise) sought shelter at Tsuneyo’s humble home. Because they had no firewood, Tsuneyo chopped up his three most prized bonsai trees (a plum, a cherry, and a pine) to create a fire and keep his guest warm.
dated 1883, first edition
image size: oban approx. 15 x 10 in
Framed acid free mat and TRU VUE glass
Frame 21 x 17 in
Condition: good impression very slight soil and toned some creases