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

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

Artist (Japanese, 1797 - 1858)
Series Publisher
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumwoodcut Medium Remarks: ink and colours
DimensionsOverall: 23 x 35.3 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineHildegarde Wyllie Memorial Fund
Object number1962.217.001
DescriptionThe ronin have dragged Kira from his hiding place, & have invited him to commit suicide with the same dirk that was used by their master to kill himself. Kira refuses & is then beheaded. (Act XI)
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