Utagawa KUNIYOSHI
(1797–1861)
Tanuki / Raccoon Dogs
From a series of comic prints alluding to the alleged ability of raccoon dogs to voluntarily enlarge their scrotum.
Upper scene:
Tengu no mane (Raccoon dogs imitating a tengu using his scrotum as the tengu’s large nose)
Lower scene:
Jibiki danuki (Raccoon dogs using their scrotums as a fishing net)
Publisher: Kazusa-ya Iwazo
Date: c. 1842
Condition: very good impression, vibrant colors, some restorations
Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Size Oban (36 x 25,5 cm)
Upper scene:
Tengu no mane (Raccoon dogs imitating a tengu using his scrotum as the tengu’s large nose)
Lower scene:
Jibiki danuki (Raccoon dogs using their scrotums as a fishing net)
Publisher: Kazusa-ya Iwazo
Date: c. 1842
Condition: very good impression, vibrant colors, some restorations
Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Size Oban (36 x 25,5 cm)
Inventory No. K465
All artworks are sold as seen on the picture.
