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18th Century Japanese Kabuki Samurai Screen browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Paintings: Pre 1800: item # 589080 Please refer to our stock # ANR1938 when inquiring.
The Kura 16-1 ShimoWakakusa-Cho Murasakino Kita-ku Kyoto 603-8234 tel.81-75-432-6980 Guest Book 6,500.00 |
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| A radical Ukiyoe screen depicting the actor Ichikawa Danjuro II in the role of Soga Goro dated 1729. The image is based on the kabuki theatre's depiction of the Soga Brothers' Revenge, specifically the famous scene depicted here of the younger, more impetuous brother, Soga Goro, sharpening a double-tipped arrow giving one version its name, The Arrow Sharpener. It is a play still performed today, but was first performed, by the actor Ichikawa Danjuro II in 1729. This screen shows that actor, identifiable by the large crest on the sleeve of his surcoat, surrounded by the other arrows that he has been sharpening in preparation for revenge. It is a very famous scene. Moriage pigment on gold, the screen is 50 by 55-1/2 inches (127 x 141 cm) fully open. Although the screen is undoubtedly 18th century, it is unclear whether the date is commemorating the event in that time, or in retrospect (The image is very similar to one found on a woodblock print by Kiyonobu published around 1735). The image appears to have been remounted or repaired several times and we have had some minor restoration done ourselves before offering this piece. | |||||||||||||||
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