http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/929703/resize%3Aformat%3DfullChildren in Costume Dancing and Flying Kites: clockwise from top, Lion Dancer, Manzai Dancer, Chinese Boy, Baby Tenderabout 1840–41 (Tenpô 11–12)Utagawa KuniyoshiWoodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperThe actual threads passing through the hand of the girl at left were probably attached to a miniature kite in the shape of a yakko (footman), printed on a separate piece of paper and attached to the top of the print as suggested by the shadow shape. Possibly a reference to a kabuki play, as these are the kinds of roles often seen in quick-change dance plays.Prints31.1000000000 Centimeterhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/461381/rdf