Tumbling Out of a Palanquin,
Tumbling Out of a Palanquin,
c. 1834-1842
c. 1834-1842
by unknown Edō period artist
by unknown Edō period artist
IHL Cat. #2535
Description
Description
Perhaps depicting an Edo period personal injury lawsuit. The injured man claims, "I fell off the palanquin because of the improper pace of the palanquin carriers, I will report this insolence to the bakufu." He then reaches a settlement with the people of the post station and the palanquin carriers.
Note: The inscription on the print has not been translated.
Print Details
Print Details