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I no Hayata Hironao seizing the Nue as it falls to the ground amid clouds and lightning, from the series One of the Eight Hundred Heroes of the Water Margin of Japan (Honcho Suikoden goyu happyakunin no hitori)
Woodblock print, signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga, published by Kagaya Kichiemon (Kichibei), circa 1830-32
Vertical oban (39.6 x 26.7 cm.)


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