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Actors Ichikawa Shinsha I as Shamisen Player Kaede, Onoe Kikushirô II as Shamisen Player Baika (R), Ichimura Kakitsu IV as Chanter (Tayû) Tachibana, Bandô Mitsugorô VI as Chanter (Tayû) Katsumi (C), Bandô Hikosaburô V as a Puppet of Teraoka Heiemon, and Sawamura Tosshô II as a Puppet of Shirahito Okaru (L)
Artist Toyohara Kunichika (Japanese, 1835–1900),
Publisher Gusokuya Kahei (Japanese),
Blockcutter Ôta Komakichi (Hori Koma, Hori Tashichi) (Japanese)
1865 (Genji 2/Keiô 1), 5th month