Lot 78151 Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (Japanese, 1839-1892), Fudo Myoo Threatening Yuten (triptych)

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (Japanese, 1839-1892), Fudo Myoo Threatening Yuten (triptych)

1885

未知

$1,500 - $2,500

14 x 9-1/2 inches (35.6 x 24.1 cm) (each sheet, oban) Signed Yoshitoshi with artist's red ink seal

Overall presents well with good impression. Mild toning to sheet, appears even throughout. Each sheet backed to supportive sheet. All attached to the mat at the margins verso. Some pigment oxidization, especially noticeable to the figure on the left sheet. Otherwise, no other condition issues observed. Unframed.

Woodblock print
This dramatic triptych illustrates a celebrated episode from the life of Yūten Shōnin (1637-1718), the eminent Jōdo Buddhist priest later renowned for his learning, miraculous powers and ability to pacify vengeful spirits. According to legend, Yūten struggled as a young novice to memorize the Buddhist scriptures and prayed before an image of Fudō Myōō for spiritual assistance. That night, the wrathful deity appeared to him in a vision and forced him to swallow his sword. Upon awakening, Yūten was said to have acquired extraordinary powers of memory and understanding, enabling him to master the teachings with ease.
以下内容由AI翻译：
【名称】
1885年月冈芳年不动明王威胁祐天（三联画）
【年代】
1885年
【描述】
木版画
这幅戏剧性的三联画描绘了著名净土宗僧侣祐天上人（1637-1718）生平中的一个著名事件。祐天上人后来因学识渊博、神迹和安抚怨灵的能力而闻名。根据传说，年轻的祐天在背诵佛经时遇到困难，于是向不动明王的画像祈求精神上的帮助。当晚，愤怒的不动明王出现在他的梦中，并强迫他吞下剑。醒来后，据说祐天获得了非凡的记忆力和理解力，使他能够轻松掌握教义。
【品相】
整体呈现良好，印制清晰。纸张轻微泛黄，但整体均匀。每张纸背面有支撑纸。所有纸张边缘反面固定在衬垫上。部分颜料氧化，尤其是左图的人物尤为明显。除此之外，未观察到其他状况问题。未装框。