Artist: Katsukawa Shunsho
Title: Arashi Sangorö II as Kawazu Saburö and Segawa Kikunojö III as the Sprit of a Mandarin Duck
Date: 1775
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Source:
Honolulu Museum of Art
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Description:
This print depicts the famous dance performance (shosagoto) called “Spirits of Mandarin Ducks (Oshidori ).” Many dance performances were based on the Mandarin Duck theme, which symbolizes marital bliss and fidelity. (from “Capturing Actor’s Spirit / Shunshö” exhibition 1/15/2009-)
