Rat: Ichikawa Sadanji as the Monk Raigo Ajari

by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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Rat: Ichikawa Sadanji as the Monk Raigo Ajari by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Original Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Japanese Woodblock Print
Rat: Ichikawa Sadanji as the Monk Raigo Ajari

Series; Magic in the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac, 1877

Magic in the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac - Kunichika's fantastic series "Magic in the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac" presents kabuki actors in magical roles associated with the animals of the zodiac. These bold, three-quarter length portraits are beautifully colored and detailed, with the figures set against an atmospheric night sky. Many images include deluxe printing techniques such as burnishing and embossing. A rarely seen series and a great choice for a collector.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 9 3/8" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A few small holes, repaired. Slight creasing, slight ink bleeding in top margin. Please see photos for details.

Rat: Ichikawa Sadanji as the Monk Raigo Ajari by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Rat: Ichikawa Sadanji as the Monk Raigo Ajari by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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