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Katsukawa Shunsho

Actor Nakamura Nakazô I as Ono Sadakurô in “Model for Kana Calligraphy: Treasury of the 47 Loyal Retainers” (“Kanadehon Chûshingura”)

About 1776
Color woodblock print; bai aiban
45.5 × 32.8 cm (17.9 × 12.9 in)

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