KUNISADA. Yakusha-e. Kabuki Theater scene. A story of justice and vice in Naniwa. Triptych. Triptych, Ôban tate-e (vertical). 350x740 mm. Sign: "Toyokuni ga," in a red Toshidama cartouche. Publisher: Hayashiya Shôgorô. Censors' seal: Hama, Magome. Oval seal with zodiac date (Rat 5). Signs of wear, bright colors. Beautiful scene with three full-length portraits the play Natsu Matsuri Naniwa Kagami (A story of justice and vice in Naniwa), which was a huge success. Some important characters are depicted here: Otatsu, wife of Tokube, an Otokodate; young Okaji, wife of Danshichi; and Tsuribune Sabu, another Otokodate.

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