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Ichikawa Kodanji IV as Fox-Genkuro and Bando Kamezo as Yokawa Kakuhan

Woodblock Print
1856 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Woodblock print depicting Ichikawa Kodanji IV as Fox-Genkuro and Bando Kamezo as Yokawa Kakuhan. The right hand figure is dressed in red robes patterned with black wheels. Peeping out behind him is a white fox. The left hand figure wears armour much like that of a Samurai and holds a long spear. Stamped at bottom with mon.


Object details

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TitleIchikawa Kodanji IV as Fox-Genkuro and Bando Kamezo as Yokawa Kakuhan (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Woodblock print on paper
Brief description
Woodblock print depicting Fox-Genkuro and Yokawa Kakuhan, by Kunisada, Japan, 19th century.
Physical description
Woodblock print depicting Ichikawa Kodanji IV as Fox-Genkuro and Bando Kamezo as Yokawa Kakuhan. The right hand figure is dressed in red robes patterned with black wheels. Peeping out behind him is a white fox. The left hand figure wears armour much like that of a Samurai and holds a long spear. Stamped at bottom with mon.
Dimensions
  • Length: 50.2cm
  • Height: 36.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
(Stamped at bottom with mon)
Object history
Purchased from S. M. Franck & Co., accessioned in 1886. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.5733-1886

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Record createdNovember 6, 2002
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