{"product_id":"kanjincho-triptych-kabuki-play-by-kuniyoshi","title":"\"Kanjincho\" Kabuki Triptych By Kuniyoshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fine, well-detailed \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eōban\u003c\/em\u003e triptych of Kanjinchō (The Subscription List)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a ukiyo-e woodblock by \u003cstrong\u003eUtagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/strong\u003e (1797-1861). The print bears the publisher mark of Yamaguchiya Tōbei and the Fuku \u0026amp; Muramatsu censor pairing \u003cstrong\u003edates this woodblock to c. 1849-51.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis powerful kabuki triptych captures the drama of Kanjinchō (The Subscription List) - the celebrated scene in which the warrior-monk Benkei bluffs his way through a barrier to protect Yoshitsune. Kuniyoshi's flowing line, crisp patterning and deep indigo palette heighten the stage tension, with Benkei front and centre, flanked by loyal retainers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther connoisseur details are visible: actor\/role cartouches identify figures including Musashibō Benkei, Ise Saburō, Kamei Rokurō, and Hitachibō Kaison. \u003cstrong\u003eThe signature reads Ichiyūsai Kuniyoshi ga (一勇斎国芳画).\u003c\/strong\u003e At the lower edge appear the double nanushi censor seals \"Fuku \u0026amp; Muramatsu\" (used together 1849-51) and, in a boxed device, the publisher's mark 「ト山口」 of Yamaguchiya Tōbei (Kinkōdō) - all aligning the impression to Kaei 2-4 (1849-1851) and to an Edo performance at the Kawarazaki-za.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eKanjinchō\u003c\/em\u003e (The Subscription List)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlay\/Theatre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kabuki, Kawarazaki-za (Edo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1849-51 (Kaei era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamaguchiya Tōbei (Kinkōdō) - seal 「ト山口」\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCensors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double nanushi Fuku \u0026amp; Muramatsu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 一勇斎国芳画 (Ichiyūsai Kuniyoshi ga)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eŌban\u003c\/em\u003e tate-e triptych (\u003cem\u003enishiki-e\u003c\/em\u003e, colour woodblock print)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Edo period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pigments on washi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacters shown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Musashibō Benkei; Ise Saburō; Kamei Rokurō; Hitachibō Kaison (with attendants)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please see images; age-appropriate toning and minor handling marks noted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 77 x 35 cms approx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFramed in a modern matt black wooden frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550798668085,"sku":"M737","price":578.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/M737.jpg?v=1789231794","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/kanjincho-triptych-kabuki-play-by-kuniyoshi","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}