Japanese Print of Kabuki Actors, probably dating to the 19th century, illustrates a samurai defending a woman who wears an obi tied in the back, indicating her middle class status. Male actors portrayed femal characters, onnagata, in Kabuki plays. Prints like this one were sold for about as much as a bowl of noodles in 19th century Japan.

Dimensions: 22 h.in. x 17.25 w.in. (with frame) Image size 14.5 h.in. x 10 w.in.

Condition: Print was creased at one time; color has faded. Not examined out of the frame.