Comments - Handsome triptych depicting a scene from Act 1 of the classic play "Kanadehon Chushingura." Lord Hangan's wife, the lovely Lady Kaoyo, has arrived at the Imperial Palace to identify a fallen samurai's helmet. She kneels at left, holding the helmet in her outstretched hands, a roll of tissues caught between her teeth. Her husband stands behind her dressed in a blue robe. In the center, the evil Lord Moronao, wearing a voluminous black robe and court cap, scowls up at Lord Hangan. At right, Lord Wakasanosuke looks ahead with a slightly worried expression. A handsome design with lively color and large figures, nicely detailed with embossing on the beauty's white kimono collar, burnishing on the black rope, and a burnished pattern on the black court caps.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 14" x 28 1/8"

Condition - This print with nice color and detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with paper. A few small repairs and creases, stain on beauty's face. Please see photos for details.