Circa 1800-1805, published by Yamaguchiya Tobei, a rare Utamaro print, woodblock print, ink and color on paper, depicts five frog like people in chaotic poses as caricature, title alludes to Toba Sojo who created the famous hand scroll of animals acting as humans, fine embossment to the textiles worn by the figures, loosely framed under glass, not examined outside of frame.

SS: 14.5 x 10.25 in., DOA: 21.25 x 16.25 in.

The Estate of the Late Stephen Foxwell Albright, Raleigh, NC

Paper has darkened; some staining around the edges; rubbing and wear to edges and small spots of loss.