Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
#8 Kagoku A Modern Journey to the West (Monkey King), 1865
Woodblock Print
14 x 9.25 in (35.56 x 23.50 cm)
5759 / INV. # 10155172
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Publisher: Fukuta
Condition: Fine impression, color and condition.
The famous tale of the Monkey King (Sun Wukong). Another story appropriated from Chinese Literature and is the hero of the Novel "Journey to the West"
Born from a magic stone and of enormous strength after receiving powers from heaven he wreaks havoc in the heavenly kingdom and is finally imprisoned by the Jade Emperor.
For the entire story see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Wukong
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