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国貞 Kunisada

国貞 Kunisada

Artist : Kunisada  [ 五渡亭 国貞 ]

Age : Edo 1815-1842 [文化-天保]

Size : 26.8 × 37.2 cm

[It might be part of triptych]

 

Caption : 『わしの長吉 市川團十郎』

                   Washi-no Chokichi  Ichikawa Danjuro

 

Ichikawa Danjuro is a stage name taken on by a series of Kabuki actors of the Ichikawa family.

It is the most famous and important name, and receiving it is an honor.

An actor is bestowed at grand naming ceremonies called “shumei” in which a number of actors formally change their name.

 

It is still inherited today.

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    ©Yui Miyazaki

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