Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th/early 19th century The warrior standing and bending over from the weight of the creature carried on his back; his hand poised on the hilt of his sword, turning around, discovering the true demonic nature of the beautiful woman reflected in the river, the latter with her hand already gripped around the end of the scabbard, preventing Hikoshichi from removing the blade; unsigned. 8cm (3 1/8in) high.