Born near Edo in 1807, Gyokuransai Sadahide was a gifted student of
Utagawa Kunisada, one of Japan's most renowned woodblock artists. This
vibrant compilation features more than a hundred hard-to-find examples
of Sadahide's artistry, including prints of heavily armored samurai,
battle scenes, and well-defended fortresses. Drawn from a series of
volumes originally published in 1863, the dynamic images offer authentic
views of warrior life during the Edo period. This inexpensive collection
of high-quality reproductions of extremely rare woodblock prints will
enchant collectors and enthusiasts of Eastern art.