Woodblock print by Kuniyoshi (1798-1861)
"Fetching the Lost Jewel" (The legend of the diving woman of Shido Bay who risked her life to recover a jewel belonging to Fujiwara No Tankai that had been taken from him by the Dragon King has been dramatized in the No play Ama.
Signature: Cho-O-Ro Kuniyoshi ga
Size: O-ban, 24 cm X 35 cm
Printed date: c.1830
Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo
Condition: Good impression and fine colors, trimmed edge and trimmed at bottom.  Top left corner repaired and edges are rather wrinkled.  Generally soiled.