Comments - Dramatic kabuki scene of a samurai threatening a matron with his sword, holding the blade beneath her chin as she turns away in fright. A younger woman at left leans forward with a worried expression, holding her hands out before her. The samurai watches the beauty with an angry frown. Nice expressive figures in an unusual horizontal chuban format.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 7 3/8" x 9 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Vertical centerfold. Small hole in margin, repaired. Slight toning and ink bleeding, a few creases. Please see photos for details.