Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) | Odai Matarokuro (Yorisada) breaking a huge sake jar with his spear while Iwazu Tetsuemon (Shigenobu) drinks | Edo period, 19th century

Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)

Odai Matarokuro (Yorisada) breaking a huge sake jar with his spear while Iwazu Tetsuemon (Shigenobu) drinks

Edo period, 19^th century

woodblock print, from the series Eight Hundred Heroes of Our Country’s Suikoden, One by One (Honcho Suikoden goyu happyaku-nin no hitori), signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga, censor's seal kiwame, published by Kagaya Kichibei (Seiseido), circa 1834-36

Vertical oban: 38.5 x 25.9 cm., 15⅛ x 10¼ in.