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

Artist Ando Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797 - 1858)

Series Publisher Senichi

Place of ManufactureAsia

Mediumwoodcut Medium Remarks: coloured inks

DimensionsOverall: 23 x 35.3 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineHildegarde Wyllie Memorial Fund

Object number1962.219.001

DescriptionThe ronin, who are on their way to their master's grave, are stopped by a hatamoto (feudatory), who does not allow them to cross the Sumida River by the Ryogoku Bridge. The news has spread to their deed & the feudal lord, whose province the ronin wish to enter, is fearful he may be accused of harbouring murders, so he sends a hatamoto to turn them away. The ronin are forced to use another bridge. (Act XI)

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