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Foto: Axel Killian

Kuniyoshi Utagawa

Emma’ō, the king of the underworld, 1854

About the object

The King of the Underworld is looking at the reflection of the Kabuki actor, Ichikawa Danjuro VIII (1823-1854) in a mirror. The mirror is held by a demon lackey and an officer from the Underworld. Such commemorative prints were made on the occasion of the death of famous actors and were sold to grieving fans.

Object information

Title
Emma’ō, the king of the underworld
People/Origin
Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1798 - 1861, Artist) GND
Object Type
Printed graphics
Dating
1854
Place
Japan, Ostasien, Asien (Fundort/Herkunft)
Technique
Farbholzschnitt
Dimensions
Width 257.0 mm, Height 367.0 mm
Keywords
Kultur, Südostasien, Druckgraphik, Ethnologie
Inventory Number
IV/2525
Museum
Ethnologische Sammlung des Museum Natur und Mensch
Location
Nicht ausgestellt
Access
Kauf, 1976
Collector
Privatbesitz
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