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[1] 7th year of Tenmei (1787) Daisho-reki [Kabuki actors on fans] |
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Long months are represented by "Tachiyaku (male part)" players, the short months by "Oyama (female role)" players. Fans should be seen from the upper left in the order of linking. Reportedly, the people back then could tell the name of the actor by checking his family crest. |
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Long months: |
January, April, July, September, October, December |
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Short months: |
February, March, May, June, August, November |
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