Oshi-e picture of a Kabuki actor, painted and padded textile in a painted red wooden frame. Wooden frame, surrounded by white and orange mount containing some glittery material. The picture shows the head and shoulders of an actor dressed in a check kimono with red undergarment and wearing a head band (tenugui) in blue and white. His right hand is raised, with index finger pointing. In the background is an oke (water bucket). See historical file.
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