Demon Playing Samisen

The woodblock print depicts a muscular, orange-red oni character with two prominent horns, bushy eyebrows, and a wide, toothy grin. The creature is posed in a semi-crouched position, holding a samisen across its chest as if playing it. Below the creature, placed on the ground, is a simple yellow ceramic sake bottle and a wide, shallow sake cup containing red liquid. The background is plain, surrounded by columns of Japanese calligraphy script.

This print reflects the Edo period fascination with 'yōkai' (supernatural creatures) and the carnivalesque subversion of traditional tropes, often seen in 'mitate-e' or parodic prints that depict monsters performing human activities like playing music.