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Depiction of Guān Yǔ (jap.: Kan'u ), one of the three heroes of the Chinese novel (jap.: Sangokushi). Guān Yǔ later becomes emperor, his dragon robe indicates this. Behind him a retainer with a halberd. Text on the print: probably poem from Santō Kyoden Signature: Katsukawa Shunsen ga Period: Kansei (1789-1801) Condition: excellent impression, colors faded, thinned areas, some restorations Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Size: Vertical Oban Diptych (upper sheet 38,1 x 24,3 cm, lower sheet 36,2 x 24,1 cm)