Comments - Interesting kabuki scene from a play involving a plot to poison the young heir to the Date clan. The evil magician Nikki Danjo has transformed himself into a rat to sneak into the palace where the loyal nursemaid Masaoka is watching over the heir to steal an incriminating scroll. Hear, the matron and the faithful retainer Otokonosuke investigate the noise made by Danjo, the beauty holding a lantern aloft as she kneels on the verandah. Below, the samurai as drawn his dirk in preparation to defend the heir if necessary. A nicely detailed setting.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 10" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with good color and excellent detail as shown. A few small holes, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few creases and spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.