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Actor Nakamura Shikan II as a Letter Carrier (Fumizukai) (right side) and as Gengobei (left side)

Artist Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III) (Japanese, 1786–1864), Publisher Kagaya Kichiemon (Kichibei) (Japanese)
dates of plays: 1833 (Tenpô 4), 3rd month and 1833 (Tenpô 4), 7th month