Hokusai Manga
Eel-climb
Vol. 12, 1834; full page with all margins, image area about 5" x 7".
"Eel-climb" is the title of this picture, which shows men enacting an expression meaning rapid social or business advancement.  See James Michener, The Hokusai Sketchbooks, p. 207.
 
 
 


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