Ashimatoi あしまとい (Getting in the Way), Utagawa Kuniyoshi, circa 1843

Woodblock print, oban tate-e. A standing woman looks over her shoulder at two dogs fighting over the remains of a fish (inset: purple flowers and a length of yellow cord). Poem inscribed above. Date: circa 1843. Dimensions: Height: 36.40 centimetres Width: 25.90 centimetres. Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. Ashimatoi あしまとい (Getting in the Way) (BM 2008,3037.12903)