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Aoto Fujitsuna standing on a bridge
by Tankei Inoue (Inoue Yasuji)

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	Artist:	Tankei Inoue (Inoue Yasuji)
	Title:	Aoto Fujitsuna standing on a bridge
	Series:	An Educational Account of Self-Made Men - Kyoiku Risshiki
	Date of first edition?:	1885/12
	Publisher (first edition)?:	Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya)
	Publisher (this edition)?:	Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya)
	Medium (first edition):	Woodblock
	Medium (this edition):	Woodblock
	Format (first edition):	Oban
	Format (this edition):	Oban
	DB artwork code:	46164
	Notes (first edition)?:
	Notes (this edition)?:	The following information was taken from the original web listing of this artwork. Note that there may be some inaccuracies: Original Inoue Yasuji, Japanese Woodblock Print Aoto Fujitsuna Series; Foundations of Morality and Success Kyodo Risshi no Motoi By Inoue Yasuji (Tankei) Antique original woodblock print. This print picturing Aoto Fujitsuna 青砥藤綱, a councilor of the Kamakura Shogunate (1192-1333), directing the search for a few coins he has lost in the Namerigawa River. Artist : Inoue Yasuji (Tankei) Print size : about 14.5 x 9.9 inches. Publisher : Matsuki Heikichi (松木平吉) proprietor of Daikokuya First edition prints feature a patterned border in a variety of colors, while the 1902 edition has plain paper borders. A fascinating series and a great choice for a collector interested in life in late 19th century Japan. Publishing date : December 1885. Excellent color, impression and details. There are stains on the reverse side.