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One sheet vintage Japanese Kabuki theater poster (banzuke) sponsored by the famous Takashimaya department store.
Key Details from the Poster:
• Featured Performer: The prominent illustration on the right depicts a Kabuki actor beautifully dressed as the noblewoman Masaoka (the loyal wet nurse) from the classic play Meiboku Sendai Hagi.
• Advertised Plays: The text columns on the left list a multi-part performance lineup, including famous titles like San'nin Kichi'sa Tomoe no Shiranami and Meiboku Sendai Hagi.
• Takashimaya Branding: The large circular logo on the bottom left and the vertical text read (Takashimaya), encouraging theatergoers to do their shopping at their store.
• Historical Layout: The lower-middle section lists the cast members (yakusha banzuke) with classic stylized calligraphy. |
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