Shizu no ama otome Daishokan, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, between 1847 and 1848

Woodblock triptych print, oban tate-e. Tamatori-hime being pursued through the waves by the dragon king and his retainers, including a giant octopus, as they attempt to steal back the pearl that tamatori-hime has reclaimed for her husband fujiwara no kamatari; the dragon king's palace visible in the background. Date: between 1847 and 1848. Dimensions: Height: 37.80 centimetres (c) Height: 37.70 centimetres (l) Height: 37.80 centimetres (r) Width: 25.30 centimetres (c) Width: 25.40 centimetres (l) Width: 25.30 centimetres (r). Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. Shizu no ama otome Daishokan (BM 2008,3037.20201)