Japanese Print "Arashi Sangorö II as Kawazu Saburö and Segawa Kikunojö III as the Sprit of a Mandarin Duck" by Katsukawa Shunsho
Artist:Katsukawa Shunsho
Title:Arashi Sangorö II as Kawazu Saburö and Segawa Kikunojö III as the Sprit of a Mandarin Duck
Date:1775
Details:The original page for this print is no longer online. More information may be available on the source's web site.
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-)
