Catalog record · 目録番号 45979
Tiger Shark, Tametomo and Tengu
Catalog note / 解説
"Tametomo Rescued by Tengus from Sanuki-no-in". This is one of the most spectacular and fascinating designs in the history of Ukiyo-e. It tells the story of warlord Tametomo, his wife and child. In this picture, they are attacked by a huge tiger shark emerged from the stormy ocean. Tametomo is saved by "tengu" (beings from the Japanese mythology - half bird, half human).
Image record / 画像情報
Artelino · Originally in Edo era, this edition was made in unknown date. · artelino
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