Hashira-e, Suzuki Harunobu, between 1765 and 1770

Woodblock print. Raijin (raiden), the thunder god, dropping drumstick and bearing love-letter to courtesan, she and young attendant (kamuro) both holding hands over ears on veranda. Date: between 1765 and 1770. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Raijin. Collection: British Museum. Hashira-e (BM 1923,1211,0.3 1)