Comments - Dramatic scene from the kabuki play "Kotoba no Hana Momiji no Yozakari" of Asamaru at lower left gripping a sword in one hand as he tugs on the robe of the monk Dainichibo with the other. Asamaru looks down with a distraught expression, his long hair falling loosely over his shoulders, a string of prayer beads around his neck. At upper left, the monk grimaces at him as he clutches a wooden mallet. At upper left, Hosaku holds up a small drawstring purse with both hands. At lower right, Tadakiyo's wife Shirayu tilts her head with a coy smile as she holds the hilt of a sword. Nice expressive figures, detailed with embossing on the beauty's white kimono trim and the sword hilt she is holding.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 19 1/8"

Condition - This print with nice detail as shown. Two attached panels. Stitching holes at one side of each panel, repaired. Creasing throughout, slight curling. Please see photos for details.