Utagawa Kuniyoshi: The Palace of the Dragon King 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1797–1861) / The Palace of the Dragon King

The legend of Tamatori-hime (“jewel-taking princess”) tells of an ama (pearl diver) who infiltrated the Dragon King’s underwater palace to reclaim a sacred jewel stolen from the Fujiwara clan. She lulled the king and his guards to sleep with music, seized the jewel, and fled — but when pursued, cut a hole in her chest to conceal the pearl inside, sacrificing her life to complete the mission. The tale captivated Edo-period artists; Kuniyoshi alone produced at least four separate prints of the scene.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Pieces: 1,000
• Puzzle size: 32 × 16 in.
• Box size: 13 × 10 × 1.875 in.
• Paper: 250-GSM matte art paper — superior color, crisp detail, no glare
• Board: Ribbon-cut thick recycled board for snug fit and minimal dust
• Reference insert: 9 × 12 in. art print included