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Pentaptych: Kabuki Actors from the play Hatsumombi Kuruwa Soga, performed at the Nakamura Theater from the second month of 1780

Edo period, 1780 (2nd month)

Artists

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed "hosoban" pentaptych; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 31.4 cm x W. 73.0 cm (12 3/8 x 28 3/4 in.)

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