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A Roof-raising Ceremony on an Auspicious Day (Kisshin medetai muneage no zu): Actors Sawamura Tanosuke III, Nakamura Shikan IV (R), Kawarazaki Gonjûrô I, Ichikawa Kodanji IV (C), Ichikawa Ichizô III, and Onoe Baikô 4.5 (later Jitsukawa Enjaku I) (L)
Artist Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III) (Japanese, 1786–1864),
Publisher Kiya Sôjirô (Japanese),
Blockcutter Yokokawa Takejirô (Hori Take)
1860 (Ansei 7/Man'en 1), 9th month