The 47 Ronin, Act 9: Yuranosuke's Country Retreat at Yamashina

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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The 47 Ronin, Act 9: Yuranosuke's Country Retreat at Yamashina by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
The 47 Ronin, Act 9: Yuranosuke's Country Retreat at Yamashina

Series; The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers (Kanadehon Chushingura),1847 - 1852

The 47 Ronin, Act 9: Yuranosuke's Country Retreat at Yamashina - Fantastic scene of the 47 ronin seated inside Yuranosuke's country home, planning the forthcoming attack on Moronao's mansion. A schematic of the mansion is spread out on the floor before the group. Yuranosuke's young son Rikiya stands in the snowy courtyard, ready to attack a traveling monk who is actually Honzo in disguise. Honzo's wife and daughter hide their faces in their sleeves at the confrontation. Nicely detailed.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 8 7/8" x 13 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with good color and detail as shown. Vertical centerfold. Loss at corner, a few holes, repaired. Creasing, wrinkling, slight toning and soiling. Please see photos for details.

The 47 Ronin, Act 9: Yuranosuke's Country Retreat at Yamashina by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
The 47 Ronin, Act 9: Yuranosuke's Country Retreat at Yamashina by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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