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Toshusai Sharaku Osagawa Tsuneyo II probably as Ayame, the wife of Sadanoshin and the mother of Shigenoi. Price A$130 (unframed)) Status New Reproduction Condition Excellent Size 210mm x 309mm Availability For Sale

This attribution is distinctly doubtful, as the full play-bill is missing and we do not know who took the part of Ayame. We do know, however, that someone did and that Tsuneyo acted in the production; and the costume and make-up shown here seem more appropriate to Ayame than to any other listed role.

The outer robe is faded blue; the inner one rose. The obi is in black and the head cloth is faded violet.

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