Sanjo Collection

The Great Sanjo Bridge, 1834 (colour woodblock print)
1069184 The Great Sanjo Bridge, 1834 (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Mr. and Mrs

Actor (Sanjo Kantaro?) in the Role of a Courtesan, ca. 1728. ca. 1728
Actor (Sanjo Kantaro?) in the Role of a Courtesan, ca. 1728

Actor Sanjo Kantaro (1697-1763) as a Woman, ca. 1730. ca. 1730
Actor Sanjo Kantaro (1697-1763) as a Woman, ca. 1730

Onoe kikugorAc no sanjAc kokaji munechika, The actor Onoe KikugorAc in the role of SanjAc Kokaji Munechika. Torii, Kiyomitsu, 1735-1785, artist, [between 1757 and 1764], 1 print : woodcut

Shohei, Torii, Kiyomasu, -1716, artist, [between 1726 and 1736], 1 print : woodcut, color; 29.7 x 14.2 cm. Full-length view of the actor SanjAc Kantaro playing a womans part as a peddler of love

SanjAc Kokaji no manebigoto zu, Remake of the Noh play about the swordmaker Sanjo Kokaji. Utagawa, Kunisada, 1823-1880, artist, [between 1848 and 1854], 1 print (3 sheets) : woodcut

JAPAN: HEIJI REBELLION. Nobles loyal to Emperor Go-Shirakawa are locked out of Sanjo Palace in Kyoto during the Heiji Rebellion, 1159. Scroll drawing, mid-13th century

JAPAN: HEIJI REBELLION. Outside Sanjo palace in Kyoto, the rebel General Minamoto Yoshitomo orders ex-Emperor Go-Shirakawa into a carriage, during the Heiji Rebellion, 1159

JAPAN: HEIJI REBELLION. Inside Sanjo palace in Kyoto, the rebel General Minamoto Yoshitomo orders ex-Emperor Go-Shirakawa into a carriage, during the Heiji Rebellion, 1159

The actor Onoe Kikugoro in the role of Sanjo Kokaji Munechika. Print shows Onoe Kikugoro, an actor, full-length portrait, standing, facing left. Date between 1757 and 1764

Remake of the Noh play about the swordmaker Sanjo Kokaji. Print shows three actors as warrior/metalworkers hammering a sword. Date between 1848 and 1854

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Sanjo, a name that echoes through time and continents. From the iconic Great Sanjo Bridge in 1834 to the captivating portrayal of a courtesan by actor Sanjo Kantaro in the 18th century, this name holds stories of artistry and culture. In South America's Brazilian Amazon, on Marajo Island, lies Fazenda Sanjo where herding takes place amidst lush landscapes. A place where nature intertwines with human endeavors. Actor Sanjo Kantaro (1697-1763) mesmerized audiences as he transformed into a woman on stage. His performances transported spectators to another world, blurring the lines between reality and imagination. The funeral of Prince Sanjo at Tokyo marked a solemn moment in history when loved ones bid farewell to royalty. It was an occasion filled with both grief and reverence for a life lived with grace and dignity. The woodblock prints by artist Shohei Torii Kiyomasu depict scenes from Noh plays about swordmaker Sanjo Kokaji. These intricate artworks capture the essence of Japanese theater, showcasing the beauty of tradition and storytelling. Sanjo is more than just a name; it represents diverse facets of humanity's creative spirit across different eras and regions. Whether it be bridges connecting communities or actors embodying characters on stage, there is an undeniable power within this word that resonates throughout time.