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Actor Iwai Hanshirô IV as a Shirabyôshi Dancer

(Japanese, active 1757–1779)
(Japanese)
1769 (Meiwa 6), 11th month
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock print (benizuri-e); ink and limited color on paper
DimensionsHosoban; 30.7 x 13.4 cm (12 1/16 x 5 1/4 in.)
Credit LineWilliam S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession number21.5686
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsPrints
ProvenanceJune 1913, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Sumitomo collection; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.