Japanese Print "Sengoku Mansion - 47 Ronin" by Shimazaki Ryuu
Artist:Shimazaki Ryuu
Title:Sengoku Mansion - 47 Ronin
Date:Ca. 1910s.
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Source:artelino - Japanese Prints
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Description:
After killing Kira (Moronao in kabuki version of the story), the 47 Ronin took Kira's head marched across town to Sengaku-ji Temple, the site of their former lord Asano's tomb. There they laid the head in front of the tomb, reported the revenge accomplished. They then turned themselves in to lord Sengoku Hisanao's mansion.