Catalog record · 目録番号 38003

The Disputed Succession

Artist / 作者: Toyohara Kunichika豊原国周
Date / 年代: 1887
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Meiji / kruml
Digital image / 画像: 712 × 1972 px
Published by / 公開者: 黒川トウマ

Catalog note / 解説

A vertical diptych showing Onoe Kikugoro V as Nikki Danjo transforming himself by majic into a rat. In his mouth the stolen will with which he was trying to strip Tsuru-chiyo of his inheritance. Title of play: Meibuku Sendai hagi, “The Disputed Succession.” Published by Fukuda Kumajiro, 1887. Rare. Fine impression. Very good colour. Some burnishing. Slight offsetting and oxidation. Retains original album backing. Signed Toyohara Kunichika hitsu. Status: Sold

Image record / 画像情報

KRUML · 1887 · kruml

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