【Important notes】 ・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item. 【Product details】 This auction presents a remarkable ukiyo-e woodblock print triptych created in 1880 (Meiji 13) by Morikawa Chikashige, also known as Utagawa Chikashige. This rare and historically significant artwork depicts three renowned Kabuki actors in their iconic roles: Sawamura Hyakunosuke (also known as Sawamura Tanosuke IV) as Shirabiyōshi, Ichikawa Danjūrō IX as Satō Masakiyo, and Nakamura Sōjūrō as Mashiba Hisayoshi. Morikawa Chikashige, a disciple of Toyohara Kunichika, was a prominent ukiyo-e artist active during the late Edo to Meiji periods. Known by various artistic names including Kichō-sai, Kichō-rō, Ichibai-sai, and Ichibai-rō, he earned the title "the last master of actor prints" for his prolific and masterful depictions of Kabuki actors and beautiful women. This triptych exemplifies Chikashige's expertise in capturing the essence of Kabuki theater, showcasing the actors' expressive poses, elaborate costumes, and distinct characters. Please note that due to its age, the print shows signs of wear consistent with its vintage, including scratches, smudges, stains, creases, tears, small holes, and an area where the paper has thinned. Kindly review the provided photographs for condition. 　 　 Dimensions of each print: approx. H 35 cm W 23.2 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!