Comments - Interesting scene from the kabuki play "Sannin Kichisa Kuruwa no Hatsugai" of the beauty and petty criminal Ojo Kichisa crossing swords with the ronin Obo Kichisa inside the courtyard of a mansion. The beauty stares at her opponent with a grim frown, one sleeve of her black floral kimono pushed down to reveal a red obi patterned with diamonds and blossoms. Obo scowls angrily as he tucks up the back of his robe for easier movement. A blossoming plum tree frames the night sky above. From left, the actors are Iwai Kumesaburo III and Kawarazaki Gonjuro I. A handsome design with an attractive setting.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 19 1/8"

Condition - This print with nice detail as shown. Two separate panels, backed with somewhat stiff paper. Stitching holes at one side of each panel, repaired. Please see photos for details.