Up for auction is an exquisite original 19th Century Japanese woodblock print by the celebrated artist Utagawa Toyokuni III, also known as Kunisada. This print features vibrant colors depicting the famed Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjūrō VIII in the role of Inoma Gengosaemon, likely originating from the beloved play 'Chushingura'. The print, measuring 9 x 14 inches, showcases a rich artistic style typical of the Ukiyo-e movement. It comes from a period of creativity and excellence between 1853 and 1857, marked by a clear artist's signature within a toshidama cartouche, a publisher's mark from Kibaya Gikichi, and a censor seal. While the print exhibits some minor age-related toning and light soiling, its colors remain strikingly strong, underscoring its value as a collectible work of art.