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Colour woodblock print. First composition of twelve designs. Villain Ko no Moronao in bottom right-hand corner, infatuating with Enya Hangan's wife Kaoyo and trying to force love-letter on her; Kaoyo herself above, starting back in dismay; young lord Momoi Wakasanosuke at bottom left, coming to her aid. Nishiki-e on paper. Inscribed, signed, sealed and marked.
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