38cmx25cm Utagawa Kunisada I Toyokuni III 1786-1865 Nikki Danjo and Rat Magic 1855 Circa 1855 Edo period Oban woodblock print triptych three panels Signature Toyokuni ga 描述:Prints Captures key kabuki characters-Nikki Danjo, Tsubone Masaoka, and Matonosuke—in dynamic theatrical poses
Rare subject matter combining magical elements and dramatic stage actionProvenance Rarity A fine example of Kunisada’s mid-career kabuki actor prints, this triptych is seldom seen on the market and exemplifies the lavish aesthetic and theatrical flair of its era Egenolf Gallery Japanese Prints
provenance:收藏家Lucas Christopoulos是一位国际知名的古代文明学者,尤其关注希腊文化与东亚文化之间的历史互动。他的作品考察了丝绸之路沿线的文化交流,揭示了希腊文化的影响,包括艺术,战斗技巧和宗教符号,是如何融入中亚,东南亚,印度,中国和日本的当地传统。provenance:Lucas Christopoulos is an internationally recognized scholar speializing in ancient civilizations,with a particular focus on the historical interactions between Greek and East Asian cultures. His work examines the cultural exchanges that took place along the Silk Road, revealing how Hellenistic influences, including art, combat techniques, and religious symbols, became integrated into local traditions across Central Asia, Southeast Asia, India, China, and Japan.