Utagawa KUNIYOSHI 
Raigo Ajari – The Vengeful Monk, C.1843-1847
Oban size 37 x 25 cm
An early design of a famous episode depicting Raigo Ajari ( the priest Jitsusobo ) breathing out his curses and tearing up the Buddhist scrolls of Miidera Temple. His curses are directed at the Emperor Shirakawa who had refused the granting of a favour to build a praying platform at his temple in return for Raigo praying successfully for a son for the Emperor. A fine and rare design.
Published by Jo-Yasu, c 1843. Robinson S1f.5. 
 
Very good impression and colour. Slight trimming, backed.