6378672 Sambaso Dancer, 1853, (woodblock print on paper) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); 59x44 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Series - Views of Actors on Stage Japanese Series - Yakusha butai no sugata-e The Sambaso dance derived from Noh theatre and was traditionally performed in Kabuki theatre to open the new season of performances. The ritual lively dance was short and was designed to purify the performance area. The sambaso dancer is identified by the tall hat with two red ?sun? discs and is often shown with hand bells called ?suzu?.); by Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery ; by Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery.