Set of 2, Meiji Kabuki, Japanese Woodblock Prints Set of 2 prints: Artist: Chikashige Morikawa (active 1869-1882) Title: Kabuki play, Igagoe Dochu Sugoroku, Actors Ichikawa Danjuro IX, Onoe Kikugoro V, Ichikawa Kodanji V and Ichikawa Sadanji I / Taiheiki Publisher: Yamamura Kinzaburo / No seal Date: 1880 Size: (L) 36.0 x 24.6, (C) 36.0 x 24.6, (R) 35.9 x 24.6 cm / (L) 36.2 x 23.5, (C) 36.0 x 24.3, (R) 36.2 x 24.4 cm Condition report: Vertical folds on the side, some oxidised areas, soiling and stains, minor pinholes, some paper residue at the bottom and on the back. / Trimmed, slightly yellowed, restored margin on the centre panel, some stains from glue, some minor spots, partly thin areas. Ref: JG01207-10 / Ref: JG051708B-254

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