Utagawa KUNIYOSHI (1798–1861)

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)