Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797–1861)The Earth Spider Slain by Minamoto no Yorimitsu's Retainers (Minamoto no Yorimitsu no Shitenno tsuchigumo taiji no zu)Edo period, 19th centurywoodblock print, triptych, each sheet signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga (Pictured by Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi), censor's seal kiwame (approved), published by Maruya Seijiro (Marusei, Jukakudo), circa 1839-40 Vertical oban, triptych: each sheet approx. 37.6 x 26 cm., 14¾ x 10¼ in.品相: Good impression and colour, each sheet with slight toning, light soiling, some creasing, paper slightly thin, wear to edges with some nicks, some restorations.The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.来源_1: Five of Minamoto no Yorimitsu’s top retainers have surrounded the Earth Spider and are about to slay it. The names are stated as Watanabe no Tsuna, Hirai Yasumasa, Sakata no Kintoki, Urabe no Suetake and Usui Sadamitsu. For the same print in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, accession number 11.38196a-c, go to: https://collections.mfa.org/objects/463525