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KUNISADA I. Yakusha-e. Kabuki Theater scene. Ushijima Chikara and the servant Ohatsu. Triptych.

Triptych, Ôban tate-e (vertical). 360x740 mm. Sign: "Toyokuni ga," in a red Toshidama cartouche. Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizô. Censors' seal: Fuku, Mumatsu. Oval seal with zodiac date (Rat, with Uru-zuki). Signs of wear. Bright colors. Beautiful scene of the play Sumidagawa tsui no kagamon. The main plot is based on the cunning machinations of Tsubone Iwafuji, which lead to the suicidal death of the good and peaceful Onoe. However, the servant Ohatsu stood up for her mistress. Ultimately, Ohatsu avenges the death of her mistress by killing her evil rival with a sandal zori, which she had slipped into. Arashi Kichisaburō III, Bandō Shūka I, Seki Sanjūrō III in the roles: Ushijima Chikara, meshitsukai Ohatsu, unreadable.

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KUNISADA I. Yakusha-e. Kabuki Theater scene. Ushijima Chikara and the servant Ohatsu. Triptych.

Estimate 600 - 700 EUR
Starting price 500 EUR

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