The Mogusa-uri Scene from the Drama "Chujo-hime Hibariyama," Performed at Yamamura-za 1710 - 1713

"The Mogusa-uri Scene from the Drama "Chujo-hime Hibariyama," Performed at Yamamura-za" is a woodblock print by Okumura Masanobu, dating from 1710-1713. The print depicts a scene from the kabuki play "Chujo-hime Hibariyama," which was performed at the Yamamura-za theater in Edo. The scene shows a character called Mogusa-uri, holding a box of moxa (a medicinal herb), as well as two other characters from the play, all set against a simple background. The artist's use of black ink and white paper emphasizes the lines and forms of the characters' bodies, resulting in a striking and dramatic composition. This print is a rare example of Masanobu's work, and it provides valuable insight into the world of early kabuki theater in Japan.