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Also Known As Igusa Magosaburō
Born January 1, 1798 • Japan
Died April 14, 1861 (aged 63) • Tokyo • Japan
Movement / Style ukiyo-e

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A flight of tengu rescuing Tametomo from the attack of a giant fish, woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797–1861)
Yorimitsu being harried by the earth spider, woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797–1861)
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