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The actor, NAKAJIMA MIHOEMON II (1724 - 1782), as Asahina,
who was reknowned for his Herculean strength; he took part in the revolt
of his father against the Hôjô (1213), and distinguished himself by
his feats of prowess. His party having been defeated, he fled, as some say,
to Kikai-ga-shima (Ryûkyû), and, acccording to others, to
Koma (Korea).
Provenance: Former Felix TIKOTIN (1893-1986 and Louis (Loek) BORENSZTAJIN (1935-2021) collections. |