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Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III (Japanese, 1786-1865). Nishiki-e woodblock print diptych depicting the kabuki actor Onoe Kikugoro III as a Rokurokubi in the supernatural kaidan play "Kasane Ogi Chiyo no Matsuwaka," 19th century.
Rokurokubi, a creature from Japanese mythology whose neck grows longer at night, is typically framed as a terrifying and cursed being in traditional Japanese kaidan (ghost stories). Later, as the character became part of the kyogen comic repertoire, these horror tropes were subverted.
Each, height: 14 3/4 in x width: 9 7/8 in.
Rokurokubi, a creature from Japanese mythology whose neck grows longer at night, is typically framed as a terrifying and cursed being in traditional Japanese kaidan (ghost stories). Later, as the character became part of the kyogen comic repertoire, these horror tropes were subverted.
Each, height: 14 3/4 in x width: 9 7/8 in.
Condition
The sheets are possibly trimmed and toned. Small losses and soiling throughout. Creases through the center of the print. The works are not framed.
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Toyokuni III "Rokurokubi" Woodblock Diptych
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Arts of Asia
Nov 10, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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