A woman wearing a naginata defends herself against the attack of a male opponent which raises a katana.

Kuchi-e are woodblock prints which were printed especially into the front of (that is the mouth) of Japanese novels and literary magazines.
Produced around the turn of the century (1868-1912).
The word Kuchi-e translates literally "mouth pictures". One can also regard them as precursor of the later mangas.

Artist: Unknown
Format: approx. 32 x 24 cm.
Year of publication: around 1880
Condition: The double sheet is undamaged. It is darkened due to its age. The sheet has completely been reinformed.
Colours: Strong and very good colours.


This image may slightly vary in colour to the original - due to the photo/scan.