Catalog record · 目録番号 20372

Raiko Fighting Off the Ground Spider Tsuchigumo

Artist / 作者: Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)歌川国貞（三代歌川豊国）
Date / 年代: 1846-1856
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / robynbuntin
Digital image / 画像: 504 × 328 px
Published by / 公開者: 水野ナギ

Catalog note / 解説

Legend and popular stage play of heroic Raiko drawn into the web of the mysterious and powerful Tsuchigumo. In some versions he is visited by a mysterious woman wearing a striking outfit and possessing an immensely powerful aura. Tsuchigumo itself may be representative of the power of the Earth, the land, and especially the ground and underground. Raiko's battle is a classic test of boldness, strength and survival.

Image record / 画像情報

ROBYNBUNTIN · Circa1849-1853 · robynbuntin

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