Original Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi Warrior Print c1840's Jubako The overall patina — warm

The overall patina — warm dark browns with areas of silver-grey lacquer on the topknot — is consistent with significant age and use

Suzuki Kason (鈴木華邨) "Autumn Shower" — 1904

subtle gestures

and inset ornament makes the mounts both practical and expressive

or addition to a collection of Japanese antiques and folk craft

Original Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi Warrior Print c1840's Jubako The overall patina — warmUtagawa Kuniyoshi(, 17971861) Kamata Matabei Battling Wolvesfrom a Musha e (Warrior Print) Series Depicting Heroic Deeds( related warrior virtue tradition) A powerful and dramatic nishiki e (, polychrome woodblock print) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, depicting the legendary strongman Kamata Matabei () in a violent confrontation with a pack of wolves. Captured at the height of action, Matabei raises his massive sword in a sweeping diagonal arc as the animals