Comments - Handsome scene of beauties performing the "Ise ondo," a famous folk song and dance made popular in the Furuichi entertainment district at Ise during the Edo era. Dressed in identical kimono, they pose gracefully along a walkway around the outer walls of the Bizenya teahouse. Musicians are seated in the center, accompanying the dancers on shamisen, with guests seated in the row in the foreground. A lightly embossed border with text runs across the top of the design, decorated with scattered blossoms and carriage wheels. An attractive design with wonderful architectural detail showing an interest in Western perspective. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, has this image in its collection.

Artist - Sadahide (1807 - 1873)

Image Size - 14 1/2" x 29 1/2"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with paper. Small losses at edges, wormhole, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few creases, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.