The sheet shows a kneeling samurai holding a fan in his mouth. His katana is lying in front of him.

Artist: Toyokuni III. Utagawa (1786-1865)
Year of publication: around 1840
Format: Oban tate-e (23,5 cm x 32,5 cm)
Condition: The left corner is slightly rubbed. Edges are slightly soiled. Various (reinforced) wormholes. Sheet has been cut and reinforced all over.
Colours: Very good.
 

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