Kunisada: Kabuki scene with Phoenix Costume and Lobster Robe (Sold)

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Artist: Utagawa Kunisada
Title: Kabuki Scene with Phoenix Costume and Lobster Robe
Date: 1852 (Rat 4th month)

Anju hime Osan levitates in her phoenix costume, while center we see Sansho Dayu leaning on his sheathed sword, resplendent in a robe decorated with large lobsters. Pictured are the characters Anju hime Osan, Gondo nijo Orachi, Sansho Dayu, Motoyoshi Yonosuke from the play  Mukashi banashi Sansho Dayu.

Condition: Excellent impression, color and condition.
Dimensions: ôban triptych
Publisher: Shimizuya Naojiro
Literature: N10
Signature: Toyokuni ga

SKU: KUS399