Sato Tadanobu Throwing a Go Board, 1878 - Incredible image of the great warrior Sato Tadanobu fighting off the samurai sent to arrest him. According to legend, after a former mistress betrayed his hiding place, Tadanobu used a go board to fight off more than 200 policemen attacking him. Here, he steps on the head of a samurai sprawling on the floor as he agilely flings a go board at the oncoming group of guards. Game pieces scatter everywhere as the overturned container flies through the air amidst a tangle of weapons. A great dynamic image from this famous incident.

Artist - Toshinobu (1857 - 1886)

Image Size - 12 7/8" x 8 3/4" + left margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Horizontal center fold. Stitching holes at right edge from previous folio binding, repaired. Slight soiling, faint ink offsetting. Please see photos for details. Good overall.