EYE-POPPING GORE (1886): Japanese Greeting Card

Text on the reverse side:

Two warriors from the epic story of the 47 Ronin are shown during the climax of their encounter. The ronin Muramatsu Sandayu is shown very explictily ripping off the face of his foe, whilst the head of another fallen enemy is on the ground. By artist Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889).