Catalog record · 目録番号 1168

This print depicts two Kabuki actors performing the Lion Dance as part of a performance given at the Nakamura-za thea

Artist / 作者: Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)歌川国貞（三代歌川豊国）
Date / 年代: 1851
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / vam
Digital image / 画像: 1381 × 2000 px
Published by / 公開者: 朝倉レン

Catalog note / 解説

This print depicts two Kabuki actors performing the Lion Dance (<i>Shishi-mai</i>) as part of a performance given at the Nakamura-za theatre in the fourth month of 1851. The actor carrying the <i>shishi</i> mask has been identified as Ichikawa Kodanji IV. The Lion Dance was known throughout Japan, and has been in use since the eighth century, originally as a type of religious exorcism. It later became celebrated as an entertainment at popular festivals, particularly at New Year. Materials: Woodblock print on paper

Image record / 画像情報

VAM · 1851 · vam

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