Samurai Endo Kiemon Naotsugu
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Samurai Endo Kiemon Naotsugu
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Samurai Endo Kiemon Naotsugu
Samurai Endo Kiemon Naotsugu by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861), master of ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock prints. Warding off a hevy arrow barrage, Endo is preparing to return fire with the severed head of an enemy warrior. The multi-hooked weapon above his right elbow is a kumade, or bear's clutch.