Japanese Print in Pre-Cut Paper Matt

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Japanese print in pre-cut blue paper matt, new in package. The print does not come in any frame. The scene … Read more Japanese print in pre-cut blue paper matt, new in package. The print does not come in any frame. The scene shows Asahina Saburo fighting with crocodiles. Story for the print is illustrated on paper included in the back of the print. Translation of the writing: Asahina Saburo capturing crocodiles.

Asahina Saburo was a retainer of the Kamakura Shogunate and the third son of Wada Yoshimori, and was called Saburo. He was known for his outstanding bravery among the vassals of the Kamakura Shogunate.

In the second year of the Shoji era, Minamoto no Yoriie set sail from Kotsubo Beach to hold a drinking party. At the time, Yoriie heard that Saburo was an expert in swimming and ordered him to demonstrate his swimming skills. Saburo dived deep underwater and, after a fierce fight, managed to catch three crocodiles to the amazement of the people. See less