Saito Dosan Shorts

Description: Ukiyo-e of Saito Dosan (斎藤道三) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, master of ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock prints, restored by Takeda Art. Depicting Dosan spying on Oda Nobunga in distance, to dertermine whether Nobunaga will make an acceptable son-in-law. Behind is the kamon of Saito clan, with calligraphy kanji of Saito Dosan, signature and seal of Kuniyoshi.

Description: Nito nami (二頭波), meaning "Double Head Wave", this mon was also used as kamon by the Saito clan in Sengoku Jidai.