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Japanese print of two scenes from "Kanadehon Chūshingura" (polychrome)
Two scenes from the Kabuki play Kanadehon Chūshingura
Japanese print of two scenes from "Kanadehon Chūshingura" (polychrome)

Two scenes from the Kabuki play Kanadehon Chūshingura

Date1854
Format
Notes
Triptych.
Top section depicts the confrontation in Act IX at Yuranosuke's country retreat; bottom section depicts the suicide of Hayano Kanpei and the sale of his wife, Okaru, into prostitution (right panel) in Act VI.
Country:Japan
DimensionsLeaf size (Left panel): 37 cm x 25 cm (14 9/16 in. x 9 13/16 in.)
Leaf size (Central panel): 37 cm x 25 cm (14 9/16 in. x 9 13/16 in.)
Leaf size (Right panel): 37 cm x 25 cm (14 9/16 in. x 9 13/16 in.)
Gallery mat: 82 cm x 116 cm (32 5/16 in. x 45 11/16 in.)
Extent
  • 3 leaves
Language
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberSDJPN/OS-UTAKUN1786-TWOSCE1854-001