Comments - Attractive kakemono or vertical diptych of a beauty looking over her shoulder with a happily smile as she holds a sword upright with one hand beneath her sleeve. Her kimono is shaded from blue to white and decorated with poem slips in different sizes. At upper left, a fierce dragon appears out of swirling clouds in an image by the artist Kyosai. An intriguing design and the first time we've seen this Edo era design.

Artist - Kunisada II (1823 - 1880) and Kyosai (1831 - 1889)

Image Size - 28 1/4" x 9 1/2" + left margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Two attached panels. Slight thinning at edges, a few small holes and tears, repaired. Creasing, slight toning and soiling, a few spots. Please see photos for details.