This print shows an archer from the
Heian era who is watching two wrestlers.
Probably
Nomi no Suke is the one pictured who still nowadays is admired as patron saint of the wrestlers (
sumô). In the interpretation of various authors, he is considered to be the legendary founder of
jûjutsu.
Artist: Unknown
.
Format: approx. 28 x 21 cm (double sheet)
Year of publication: approx. 1880.
Condition: Clean sheet, slightly darkened.
Colours: Clean print, wonderful colours.
This image may slightly vary in colour to the original - due to the photo/scan.