Horibe Yahei Kanamaru, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1852 (12 month)

Woodblock print, oban tate-e. Horibe yahei kanamaru parrying a spear thrust from an unseen opponent with his sword and left hand. Date: 1852 (12 month). Dimensions: Height: 36.40 centimetres Width: 24.90 centimetres. Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. Horibe Yahei Kanamaru 堀部矢兵衛金丸 (BM 2008,3037.11607)