He is said to be a model of 'Domomata,' or also called Matabe UKIYO, who is the main character of 'Keisei Hangonko,' which is a popular program in kabuki (Japanese traditional performing art) or bunraku (the traditional Japanese puppet theater).
歌舞伎や文楽の人気演目である「傾城反魂香」の主人公「吃又」こと浮世又兵衛とモデルとされる。