A Line-up of top stars (series title on object), The four leading actors from a kabuki play depicted in their roles within a frame of black lacquer with copper fittings. Top with sword actor Kawarazaki Gonjûrô I as the infamous thief Ishikawa Goemon, right with fan actor Ichikawa Yaozô VI as shogun Yoshiteru, left actor Sawamura Tanosuke III in the role of Princess Ayanodai and bottom actor Bandô Hikosaburô V as Kinoshita Tôkichi., print, print maker: Utagawa Kunisada (I), (mentioned on object), Ôta Tashichi, (mentioned on object), publisher: Hiranoya Shinzo, (mentioned on object), Japan, Oct

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