Null Kunisada, Utagawa
(1786-1866). Kabuki actor in six different roles. 2 color…

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Kunisada, Utagawa (1786-1866). Kabuki actor in six different roles. 2 color woodblock prints (diptych) 6/1860. format: 2x tate-ôban. Signature: Toyokuni ga. Publisher: Odaya Takichhi Kinrindô. - Sporadic. Wormholes. D

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Kunisada, Utagawa (1786-1866). Kabuki actor in six different roles. 2 color woodblock prints (diptych) 6/1860. format: 2x tate-ôban. Signature: Toyokuni ga. Publisher: Odaya Takichhi Kinrindô. - Sporadic. Wormholes. D

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