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Tale of the Forty-Seven Ronin: Act XI, First Episode
Tale of the Forty-Seven Ronin: Act XI, First Episode
Tale of the Forty-Seven Ronin: Act XI, First Episode

Tale of the Forty-Seven Ronin: Act XI, First Episode

Artist (Japanese, 1797 - 1858)
Series Publisher
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumwoodcut Medium Remarks: coloured inks
DimensionsOverall: 23 x 35.3 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineHildegarde Wyllie Memorial Fund
Object number1962.215.001
DescriptionIn the background, the ronin cross a bridge at night on their way to attack the castle of Kira. Two ronin, in the foreground, have crossed the river in a boat. In the event that someone tries to attack them on the way back, the boat will be used to escape with their enemy's head. (Act XI)
Status
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