{"product_id":"1891-kabuki-performance-of-princess-orikotoby-utagawa-kunimasa-iv-meiji-era-approximately-25x37-cm","title":"1891 Kabuki Performance of Princess Orikoto by Utagawa Kunimasa IV Meiji Era (Approximately 25X37 CM)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"597\"\u003eOriginal Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print from 1891 (Meiji 24), published by Komori Munejirō and illustrated by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003eKunimasa IV\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eThis print features a kabuki actor portrait, identified in the upper right cartouche as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003eNakamura Fukusuke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the role of Princess Orikoto. Actor prints (yakusha-e) were a central genre of ukiyo-e, capturing the stylized performances and popular stars of the kabuki stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eThe composition reflects late 19th-century ukiyo-e design, with strong outlines, expressive features, and vivid coloration that emphasize theatrical presence. The detailed costume and pose convey the elegance and drama associated with kabuki roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eThe print measures approximately 37 × 25 cm, a standard size that displays well and highlights the clarity of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eCondition is very good for its age, with only minor insect and water damage and some edge wear. The lines remain crisp and the colors bright, making it an appealing piece for both collectors and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1584\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA fine example of Meiji-era kabuki imagery, ideal for collectors of ukiyo-e, actor prints, or Japanese theater art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47886748483843,"sku":null,"price":7500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/IMG_5062.jpg?v=1780611665","url":"https:\/\/echoesofedo.com\/products\/1891-kabuki-performance-of-princess-orikotoby-utagawa-kunimasa-iv-meiji-era-approximately-25x37-cm","provider":"Echoes of Edo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}