Date: 1852
Size: O-ban / Triptych
Impression: Good
Condition: Good
Detail: Slight browning
This triptych depicts the custom known as “uwanari-uchi,” in which a former wife, accompanied by female relatives and friends, would confront her husband’s new wife and sometimes destroy household belongings. Here, the women wield everyday objects such as brooms, rice paddles, and sticks, creating a lively scene of chaotic commotion. Hiroshige portrays this unusual social custom with a humorous touch, offering an intriguing glimpse into the customs of the Edo period.