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Long polyptych of 9 oban tate-e prints, illustrating the procession of Emperor Mutsuhito (Meiji) entering, in September 1869, his new capital, the former Edo, renamed Tôkyô "Capital of the East".
Signed by Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) and his student, Yoshikage, who would have done the background. Publisher: Maruya Jinpachi.
The procession crosses the Kyôbashi, (Kyô bridge), where the emperor's palanquin stands, preceded by those of the wives and concubines, and by notables and soldiers, advancing on Nakabashi avenue and passing the white milestone marking the city limits, while at the rear, marching on Ginza avenue, the staff of the new Meiji army.
Frame size: 234cm x 53cm.
Complete print size: 217cm x 37cm - each sheet 25cm wide.
Ref: S2J1UBAQ6S