Comments - Handsome kabuki portrait of Kawarazaki Kunitaro I as the courtesan Okaru in Act 6 of the "Kanadehon Chushingura," the popular drama about the 47 ronin. She smiles slyly as she looks down, using her hand mirror to try to read a secret message about the vendetta that Yuranosuke is reading. Nice fine line work in the hair, with a blue-violet border featuring the crests of Lord Hangan and Yuranosuke.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 13 3/8" x 9" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with paper. Hole and small wormhole, repaired. Slight soiling and curling, a few creases, light indented line, surface marks. Please see photos for details. Good overall.