From the series called KABUKI SUGATA GOYAMI (calender of kabuki characters),this is december and the musician playing the string instrument is Izaemon from the play Yukari no Tsuki,oban yoko-e format (11 by 16 inches),ca 1950,fine impression,color and condition,artist is TADAMASA,publisher is Shimmi Saburo.
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