Comments - Interesting scene of beauties practicing martial arts in front of a Chinese princess. She sits on a platform behind them, her chin in her hand as she looks the other direction, not paying any attention to the women. She wears an elegant robe with a round collar, the edges trimmed with layers of ruffles. The two younger combatants wear similar clothing, while the woman standing at right is dressed in a black kimono bordered with pink flowers and tall grasses. She looks back at the princess a she wield a wooden practice sword in each hand while stepping on the weapon of the girl at left. An interesting subject, nicely detailed.

Artist - Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 19 3/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Two separate panels. Thinning at top left corner of left panel, one hole, repaired. Toning, slight creasing, slight rubbing near edges. Please see photos for details.