Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Title: Ryuko tako no asobi 流行蛸のあそび (Fashionable Octopus Games)
Date: 1840-1842
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Source:
British Museum
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Description:
Woodblock print, oban tate-e. Octopuses re-enacting human amusements, such as the fight between Ushiwakamaru and Benkei on Gojo Bridge (top left) and sumo wrestling (bottom centre), dance, sword play, music, acrobatics, and other activities.