Japanese Print "Shizu no ama otome Daishokan" by Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Artist:Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Title:Shizu no ama otome Daishokan
Date:1847-1848
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Source:British Museum
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Description:
Woodblock triptych print, oban tate-e. Tamatori-hime being pursued through the waves by the Dragon King and his retainers, including a giant octopus, as they attempt to steal back the pearl that Tamatori-hime has reclaimed for her husband Fujiwara no Kamatari; the Dragon King's palace visible in the background.