KUNICHIKA (1835-1900) Bando Hikosaburo V as Nikki Danjo Signed: Kunichika hitsu Play: Meiboku Sendai Hagi Publisher: Gusokuya Kahei Block Cutter: Ota Hori Ta 1869 5th Month Very good impression and colors. Trimming at bottom, a pinhole, some thinning and a few stains. One of Kunichika's best actor portraits. The patterning on the border is the koraibishi pattern which was usually associated with the actor Matsumoto Koshiro (1764-1838), the actor most associated with this famous Kabuki role of the magician, Nikki Danjo. Hikosaburo V (1832-77) became the "heir apparent" of this great role associated with Koshiro. $500 To Purchase