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

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

Artist (Japanese, 1797 - 1858)
Series Publisher
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumwoodcut Medium Remarks: coloured inks
DimensionsOverall (sheet measurements; image: 23 x 35.3 cm): 25.5 x 37.5 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineHildegarde Wyllie Memorial Fund
Object number1962.216.001
DescriptionThe ronin are attempting to break into the residence of Kira by forcing out the shutters with bent bamboos. One ronin is armed with a large axe & another carries a huge mallet to break down the gate. (Act XI)
Status
Not on view
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