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Katsukawa SHUNSHÔ (1726 - 1792)		The actor, Nakajima MIHOEMON as Asahina
		Signed:                         Shunshô ga Date:                            c. 1780 Size:                              hosoban (c. 28.5 x 14 cms / c. 11 1/8" x 5 1/2") Condition: Very good impression, good color, trimmed, else in very good general condition. ref. no.:  # 753153 Price:     € 790.00

The actor, NAKAJIMA MIHOEMON II (1724 - 1782), as Asahina, who was reknowned for his Herculean strength; he took part in the revolt of his father against the Hôjô (1213), and distinguished himself by his feats of prowess. His party having been defeated, he fled, as some say, to Kikai-ga-shima (Ryûkyû), and, acccording to others, to Koma (Korea). Provenance: Former Felix TIKOTIN (1893-1986 and Louis (Loek) BORENSZTAJIN (1935-2021) collections.

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