Kuniyoshi: Shigenaka and Snakes

Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi Title: Shigenaka and Snakes Series: Honcho kendo ryaku den (Abridged Stories of Our Country’s Swordsmanship) Date: ca. 1843-46 Matsui Tomijiro Shigenaka warily observes three snakes wriggling past him, perhaps reading a portent in their activity. His traveling hat and bundle have been put on the ground behind him and he places his right hand on his sword hilt. Condition: Excellent impression, color and condition. Dimensions: ôban Publisher: Kazusa-ya Iwazo Literature: Robinson S37.13 Seal: Hama Yahei (censor) Signature: Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga