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A Congratulatory Drink of Sake from the Emperor (Tenpai): Prince Arisugawa and Other Officers Receive Recognition after the Satsuma Rebellion

(Japanese, 1856–1928)
1877 (Meiji 10), October 22
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
DimensionsVertical ôban triptych; 36.8 x 74 cm (14 1/2 x 29 1/8 in.)
Credit LineJean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Collection
Accession number2000.282a-c
On View
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ClassificationsPrints
Inscriptions
ProvenanceVarious dealers: primarily in London and Tokyo. Purchased between 1985-1999.
Pigeons
Mishima Shôsô
late 19th century
Actors Nakamura Shikan IV as Sakama Jin'emon and Bandô Matsujirô as Umenosuke
Utagawa Kunisada II (Kunimasa III, Toyokuni IV)
1864 (Bunkyû 4/Genji 1), 10th month