Samurai Art: Honjo Shigenaga Parrying an Exploding Shell w His Katana | Kuniyoshi Vintage Japanese Ukiyo-e Fine Art Print Samsara also known as the King

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Samurai Art: Honjo Shigenaga Parrying an Exploding Shell w His Katana | Kuniyoshi Vintage Japanese Ukiyo-e Fine Art Print Samsara also known as the KingThe print depicts the samurai Honjo Shigenaga, a real life figure who lived during the Edo period. Shigenaga is shown in the midst of battle, parrying an exploding shell with his sword. The shell is depicted as a large, fiery ball that is about to explode. Shigenaga's sword is held in front of him, blocking the path of the shell. The print is significant for a number of reasons. First, it is a rare example of a woodblock print that depicts a real life