Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Söshöbö Disguised as Benkei -

Title : Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Söshöbö Disguised as Benkei

Date : 1769

Source : Honolulu Museum of Art
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Description : Ichimura Uzaemon IX appears in the role of Söshöbö disguised as Benkei, the chief retainer and personal friend of Minamoto Yoshitsune. It is from the 11th month kaomise (the ""face-showing"" ceremony of a theater) production of Meiwa 6 (1769), “Kumadori Ataka no Matsu,” presented at the Ichimura-za Theater. (from “Capturing Actor’s Spirit / Shunshö” exhibition 1/15/2009-)

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