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An Old Tale of Conflict in the East (Mukashi gatari Azuma no tatehiki): Actors Nakamura Shikan IV as Yottsuibishi Chôgorô (R), Bandô Hikosaburô V as Kogashira Mekurajimanohiko (C), Bandô Kamezô I as the Otokodate Kanehara (or Kinbara) no Kamezô, and Ichikawa Ichizô III as Mitsuhiki Ichigorô (L)
Artist Utagawa Yoshiiku (Japanese, 1833–1904),
Publisher Ômiya Kyûjirô (Kiyûdô) (Japanese),
Blockcutter Uemura Yasugorô (Hori Yasu) (Japanese)
1860 (Ansei 7/Man'en 1), 10th month