Benkei drags up the great bell of the Miidera temple

UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861) Benkei drags up the great bell of the Miidera temple Woodblock print, from the series Shinyu kurabe (Comparisons of True Courage), signed Choro Juniyoshi ga, published by Mikawaya Tetsugoro circa 1845 Vertical nagaban: 20 x 7 3/8 in. (50.7 x 18.8 cm.)