Japanese Ukiyoe Toshusai Sharaku Kabuki Actor Portrait Woodblock Print FL452 nabe pot Maekake is an apron

Maekake is an apron

Wood (Chestnut)

or temari

a musical instrument used in Buddhist ceremonies and prayer

6 cm long x 9 cm wide x 2 cm tall

Japanese Ukiyoe Toshusai Sharaku Kabuki Actor Portrait Woodblock Print FL452 nabe pot Maekake is an apronJapanese Ukiyoe Woodblock Print Art This Japanese ukiyo e is a woodblock print by Toshusai Sharaku featuring a kabuki actor in character. The character is a man wearing a light blue and white kimono with geometrical patterns. This piece is titled 'Morita Kanya IX as Uguisu no Jirosaku, a palanquin bearer'. The print is placed on a thick paper that folds in two with an opening on the top. There is a label with explanations in English on the inside.