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Toshusai Sharaku

Otani Oniji III as Edohei

Price A$130 (unframed))
Status New reproduction
Condition Excellent
Size 250mm x 383mm
Availability For sale

Here Otani Oniji plays a yakko or man-servant of a type often used by samurai masters-at least on the stage-to perform deeds of violence. The outer kimono is a dark orange-brown with yellow stripes and a yellow-green lining. The under kimono is strong pink. The tonsure is in blue.

Henderson H.G. and Ledoux L.V., Sharaku's Japanese Theater Prints, an illustrated guide to his complete work., Dover New York, Reprint, 1984

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