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Forty-seven Ronin: Act Xll. Sixth Episode. Ronin enter Sengakuji Temple to present the severed head at their master's grave.
Forty-seven Ronin: Act Xll. Sixth Episode. Ronin enter Sengakuji Temple to present the severed head at their master's grave.
Forty-seven Ronin: Act Xll. Sixth Episode. Ronin enter Sengakuji Temple to present the severed head at their master's grave.

Forty-seven Ronin: Act Xll. Sixth Episode. Ronin enter Sengakuji Temple to present the severed head at their master's grave.

Artist (Japanese, active 1850 - 1880)
Date1852
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumwoodcut Medium Remarks: ink, colours
DimensionsOverall (image): 22.8 x 34.5 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. Theodore Lande
Object number1984.054.007.012
DescriptionRonin enter Sengakuji Temple to present the severed head at their master's grave: eleven men in similar kimonos sit around an altar, where a man wearing a red robe is bowed over an object he holds in his hands. The altar is outside on a snow covered slope before an ocean with boats, & a setting sun.
Status
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