Shiranui Monogatari (白縫譚), vol. 17, no. 1 (1854)
Collection:CSM Museum & Study Collection
Date: 1854
Artist: Utagawa Kunisada II (二代目歌川国貞)
Maker: Ryukatei Tanekazu (柳下亭種員)
Object number: O.9.12
DescriptionSmall book, 22 p., black and white woodcuts and one colour woodcut. Plain brown cover.
The plot focuses on the revenge story of Princess Wakana, or Shiranuhi (白縫), a daughter of the historical figure of a powerful feudal lord in the Sengoku eriod, Otomo Sorin (大友宗麟).
The plot focuses on the revenge story of Princess Wakana, or Shiranuhi (白縫), a daughter of the historical figure of a powerful feudal lord in the Sengoku eriod, Otomo Sorin (大友宗麟).
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