Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats

Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats

Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats
Antique Meiji-period Japanese woodblock print, featuring three kabuki actors wearing large dice hats in a humorous and rare theatrical scene, with Mt. Fuji in the background. Beautiful colors and strong composition. Framed in an older wood frame with age wear. This striking scene shows three kabuki actors in bold poses, each humorously wearing oversized dice headpieces, a playful theme connected with festival theater, gambling references, and kabuki parody roles. The landscape includes trees, water, and a beautifully rendered Mt. Fuji, creating a classic and visually rich backdrop. The artist seal appears at the lower right; this is consistent with Meiji-era workshop artists who produced theatrical and humorous kabuki prints. The print is mounted together as a three-figure composition in one frame, likely trimmed and joined from larger original sheets, which was a common framing practice for decorative display during the early 20th century. It is housed in a solid vintage wood frame that shows expected age wear but still presents well on the wall. A wonderful decorative antique with strong colors and a rare, eye-catching kabuki subject. Frame size: approx. 23.5″ × 14.5″. Print area: multi-figure kabuki panel (trimmed & joined). Medium: woodblock print on washi. Era: Meiji period (late 1800s-early 1900s). Print shows expected antique wear: light toning, minor spots, join line visible. Trimmed edges and joined panel (common for decorative framing). Colors remain attractive. Frame is vintage with scratches, chips, and age wear. ? STORY / ARTISTIC NOTE. Kabuki prints of actors in humorous or exaggerated costumes-such as these bold dice hats-are highly collectible and often referenced popular plays, festival performances, and comedic stage roles. Meiji workshop prints like this capture the lively spirit of Japanese theater and are prized today for both their visual impact and cultural charm. Our best-effort research and attribution are for reference only.
Antique Meiji Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Actors with Dice Hats