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The Fourth stage (Yondanme 四段目) (woodblock print)

Based in the literature 'Chiushingura'. Lady wearing a chrysanthemum ornament in her hair, looks down over her shoulder at the young nobleman, whose head and shoulders only are shown. Signed: Utamaro hitsu. Publisher: Eijudo. Publisher's seal: Eijudo. Censor's seal: Kiwame.

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