The sheet shows a brutal arrest in the
edo era. Two
dôshin (police assistants) beat a citizen before they take him into custody. Both
dôshin are armed with a
jitte.
Artist:
Utagawa Kuniyasu (1794-1832)
Format: approx. 11,5 x 17 cm
Year of publication: about 1822
Condition: Clean sheet. Corners at the left side are slightly rubbed.
Colours: Good black-and-white sheet.
This image may slightly vary in colour to the original - due to the photo/scan.