AGE: 131 years old. MEDIUM: WOODBLOCK PRINT (INK ON PAPER) NISHIKI-E. SIZE: OBAN (APPROX 13.5 X 9.5 INCHES) or 33cm by 24cm approximately. This image is a Japanese polychrome woodblock print (nishiki-e) titled Uproar in the Palace of the Dragon King (Ryugu no Sawagi) from the series Long Live Japan: One Hundred Victories, One Hundred Laughs. Context: It was produced between 1894 and 1895 during the First Sino-Japanese War. Subject: The artwork is a caricature depicting characters in the mythical Dragon Palace reacting to the turmoil caused by the war, specifically highlighting a large anchor falling into the palace. Historical Significance: This series served as wartime propaganda, aiming to boost national morale by portraying Japanese victories through humorous or satirical scenes. Main Title: Long Live Japan: One Hundred Victories, One Hundred Laughs. Sub-title/Scene: Uproar in the Palace of the Dragon King.