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1865 · 214219 — Japan. No date. Circa1865. Two small black and white woodblock kawaraban prints 22 x 29cm. Some worming but generally good. These two kawarabans showcase the Mōri family who held dominion over Chōshū in western Japan for more than 250 years. In the first kawaraban the main castle of Lord Mōri in Hagi along with smaller territories in Fuchu and Tokuyama are depicted featuring illustrations of their castles and residences. Sea surrounds their territories with their boats and other ships visible on the water. <br> <br>The second sheet provides a comprehensive list of the members of the Mōri family and their followers detailing their names and the levels of their earnings. Nearly one hundred names are listed providing insight into the structure and hierarchy within the Mōri family and its associated domains. These kawarabans offer valuable historical insights into the Mōri family's influence and organization during their reign over Chōshū. . unknown