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Woodblock print, from an untitled series of water creatures, signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga, artist's seal Kuni, published by Tsujiokaya Bunsuke, circa 1837
Chutanzaku (36.8 x 12.4 cm.)

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A rare print from an untitled series of uozukushi (water creatures), comprising ten chutanzaku (an oban sheet cut in two). Other designs include a prawn and small fish, tortoise and crab, a catfish and carp.

View another design from this series depicting Sweetfish under Bush Clover, in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston here.

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