Kunisada II Japanese Edo Woodblock Print Joruri Chushingura Actors
item#: 675341
price: $200.00
Japanese Edo period woodblock print by Kunisada II (1823-1880) titled "A Joruri Performance of The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers, Act 4" (Joruri Chushingura) published by Iseya Kanekichi in 1865. The title cartouche at the upper left bears the title of the series and the names of the actors. The signature of the artist, publisher's seal and censor's/date seal are located at the upper right. Measures 14 1/2" x 10 1/8". Very good overall condition with minor fading as evidenced by a thin fade line around the outer edge. Clean back with baren marks and image clearly visible. There are some scattered tiny pin holes.