Nakamura Noshio II as Tonase, 1795, Katsukawa Shun'ei; Publisher: Enomotoya Kichibei, Japanese, 1762 - 1819, 12 15/16 × 8 7/8 in. ( × cm) (image, sheet, aiban), Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper, Japan, 18th century, Illustrating a scene from the Chñshingura play, performed in 1795, this print depicts Nakamura Noshio II in the role of Tonase, the stepmother of Konami and the wife of Kakogawa Honzø. One of only a few female characters in the play, Tonase, although completely fictional, is an extremely important role. She appears in act 8 and act 9 as a caring mother

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License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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