Momokawa Enkoku; Sun Wukong and Rasetsunyo, 1868, 1st lunar month, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi; Author: Nozaki Bunzō; Publisher: Ōmiya Kyūjirō, Japanese, 1839 - 1892, 13 15/16 × 9 3/8 in. ( × cm) (image, vertical ōban)14 1/8 × 9 3/8 in. ( × cm) (sheet), Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper, Japan, 19th century, This print shows the Monkey King Sun Wukong fighting with Princess Iron Fan, as in another print nearby. But this series of prints is about more than just the Monkey King’s exploits—it’s about storytelling in general.

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