Official Japan Post commemorative stamp sheet from Japanese Philatelic Week 1984, featuring two famous Kabuki actor portraits by the renowned Ukiyo-e artist Toshusai Sharaku.

Issued on April 20, 1984, this attractive se-tenant issue features Oniji Otani III as Edobe and Hanshiro Iwai IV as Shigenoi, based on Sharaku's celebrated Kabuki actor prints.

The two designs are presented as a continuous pair on one complete stamp sheet, making this an especially attractive item for collectors of Japanese Ukiyo-e, Kabuki, and classical Japanese art.

Oniji Otani III as Edobe
The left design depicts the Kabuki actor Otani Oniji III in the role of Edobe, a dramatic character portrayed in Sharaku's distinctive and expressive style.

Hanshiro Iwai IV as Shigenoi
The right design depicts Iwai Hanshiro IV as Shigenoi, another celebrated Kabuki actor portrait by Sharaku.

Toshusai Sharaku was one of the most mysterious and distinctive artists of the Edo period. Although his known artistic career was remarkably short, his powerful Kabuki actor portraits became some of the most recognizable works of Japanese Ukiyo-e.

Series: Japanese Philatelic Week 1984
Issue Date: April 20, 1984
Design: Oniji Otani III as Edobe / Hanshiro Iwai IV as Shigenoi
Artist: Toshusai Sharaku
Country: Japan
Quantity: 1 Stamp Sheet
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps; 2 se-tenant designs
Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH), Very Fine

A wonderful addition for collectors of Japanese stamps, Ukiyo-e, Kabuki, Toshusai Sharaku, Japanese art, traditional culture, and thematic philately.

This 1984 issue is particularly appealing to collectors interested in the connection between Japanese postage stamps, traditional Kabuki theater, and the masterpieces of Edo-period Ukiyo-e.

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