Very good condition with very slight insect damage. The print retains sharp lines with no noticeable fading of the ink. Overall clean and well-preserved.
This Meiji 18 (1885) woodblock printed promotional poster for Kabuki performances in Kyoto functions as a banzuke (playbill and ranking sheet), listing actors, performance details, and scheduling information.
Such prints were used to advertise upcoming performances, featuring the names of prominent Kabuki actors alongside the program and calendar. The layout reflects the structured format typical of Kabuki playbills, combining bold calligraphy with striking ukiyo-e.
Printed using traditional woodblock techniques, this piece captures the vibrant theater culture of the Meiji period, when Kabuki remained a central form of popular entertainment while adapting to a modernizing society.
A well-preserved example of Meiji-era theater ephemera, suitable for collectors of Kabuki, Japanese prints, and historical performance materials.
