Comments - Dramatic kabuki design depicting five otokodate or street knights. The man at left wields an enormous knife while the fellow beside him cleans the blade of his sword with a sandal. They wear an array of colorful kimono with fantastic designs, including an eagle, lion, snake, dragon, and ground spider, their long sleeves tied out of the way with rope. From left, the actors are Onoe Kikugoro as Owashi no Oto, Ichikawa Sadanji as Shishio no Yone, Nakamura Shikan as Daijya no Koma, Ichikawa Danjuro as Hiryu no Masu, and Sawamura Tossho as Tsuchigumo no Gei. An intriguing scene large colorful figures set against a deep blue background, bordered with a simulated red lacquer frame.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 27 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with paper. A few small wormholes, repaired. Slight soiling and rubbing, a few spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.