Bando Hikosaburo as Fuwa Banzaemon and Sawamura Tossho as Nagoya Sanza, 1867Five Street Knights, 1889

by Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)

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Bando Hikosaburo as Fuwa Banzaemon and Sawamura Tossho as Nagoya Sanza, 1867Five Street Knights, 1889 by Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)

Original Kunisada III (1848 - 1920) Japanese Woodblock Print
Bando Hikosaburo as Fuwa Banzaemon and Sawamura Tossho as Nagoya Sanza, 1867Five Street Knights, 1889

Comments - Terrific kabuki triptych depicting five chivalrous commoners, otokodate or street knights who protected local people from outlaw samurai. The men wear an array of impressive kimono with striking designs, including a dragon, twinkling stars above swirling clouds, an anchor and waves, a snake with flowers, and a fierce bird of prey. Each has a towel casually draped over a shoulder or tied around the neck, and each carries a large umbrella patterned with writing. The actors are Nakamura Momosaburo, Ichikawa Kodanji, Ichikawa Sadanji, Onoe Kikugoro, and Ichikawa Danjuro. A handsome composition with large colorful figures, set against a view of the softly shaded water.

Artist - Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)

Image Size - 14" x 28"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three attached panels, backed with paper. Slight soiling, a few creases and small spots, staining at edges, slight curling at ends. Please see photos for details.

Bando Hikosaburo as Fuwa Banzaemon and Sawamura Tossho as Nagoya Sanza, 1867Five Street Knights, 1889 by Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)
Bando Hikosaburo as Fuwa Banzaemon and Sawamura Tossho as Nagoya Sanza, 1867Five Street Knights, 1889 by Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)

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