Comments - Unusual scene from the kabuki play "Jiraiya Goketsu Monogatari" of a beauty and samurai who appear to be magically walking on water. Jiraiya, the young samurai in the center, is actually a powerful toad magician. At left, the beauty Koshiji holds one edge of the straw hat carried by Jiraiya, who looks at her with a slightly puzzled expression as she steps lightly along the waves, lifting the hem of her iris bordered kimono. From left, the actors are Iwai Kumesaburo III, Ichikawa Danjuro VIII, and Arashi Rikan III. A fascinating supernatural subject with wonderful detail in the panoramic ocean setting.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 29 1/2" + margins

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Three panels, not attached the seams. Slight rubbing and fading surrounding subject. A few small stains in left and right-hand panels with minor spotting in subject. Light creasing, soiling and tearing along edges with a few very small holes in left-hand panel. Please see photos for details. Good overall.