Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Okyogenshi
The Okyogenshi were women actors who performed the roles of men. They were an exclusive group of entertainers led by a lady called Bando Mitsue in the mid 19th century. Contemporary hand-written German inscription below image reads: ‘Japanische Tangerin’ (Japanese dancer). A stunning photograph.
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