UTAGAWA school (attr. to): Kabuki actor in the role of a samurai holding a lantern

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Artist: UTAGAWA school (attr. to)

Title:Kabuki actor in the role of a samurai holding a lantern

Date:later 19th c.

Medium:Black ink ('sumi') on paper.

Size/Format:c. 11.5" x 8.5"

Description:Preparatory drawing ('shita-e') for a woodblock print.

Condition:Very good.

Reserve: $480.00

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UTAGAWA school (attr. to): Kabuki actor in the role of a samurai holding a lantern

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