Suzumushi, Chapter 38: Takarako, actually Jiraiya - Fantastic portrait of the young thief and magician Jiraiya, who could change himself into a toad. Disguised as Takarako, the popular folk hero grips his sword in one hand while holding a wooden chest under his other arm. His wild hair is partially pulled back into a pony tail, with shorter hair forming a halo above his head. He wears a delicately embossed white outer robe lined with red over armor and blue hakama pants patterned with swirling clouds. He looks over his shoulder with a wary expression, his eyes wide. Beautiful shading in the dark night sky behind him. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has this image in its collection. A great design.

Artist - Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904)

Image Size - 13 1/2" x 18 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with paper, remargined at left side. A few wormholes, repaired. Slight soiling and wrinkling, slight rubbing near edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.