Scabbards Brushing in the Yoshiwara

by Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)

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Scabbards Brushing in the Yoshiwara by Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)

Original Kunisada III (1848 - 1920) Japanese Woodblock Print
Scabbards Brushing in the Yoshiwara

Comments - Handsome kabuki scene showing the two arch enemies, Nagoya Sanza and Fuwa Banzaemon, encountering each other in the Yoshiwara at night. The pair meets when they walk past each other and their scabbards brush. Entrusted by his lord with the care of a precious scroll, Sanza was banished from his clan after the scroll was stolen by the evil Banzaemon, who appears at right dressed in a black robe with a bold design of swirling clouds and red lightning bolts. He glares angrily at his enemy, leaning forward, while Sanza throws his arm out in surprise, a tight-lipped frown on his face. He wears a blue kimono patterned with swallows in flight and driving raindrops. The maid Okuni kneels between the men, trapping their swords beneath her red kimono. Teahouses hung with pink lanterns line the street, and cherry blossoms frame the gray sky. A colorful design with large expressive figures.

Artist - Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)

Image Size - 14" x 28 3/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. A few holes, repaired. Creasing, a few spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Scabbards Brushing in the Yoshiwara by Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)
Scabbards Brushing in the Yoshiwara by Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)

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