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The Treasury of the Loyal Retainers Act IX

Kuniteru, 1851, Wood cut
The Treasury of the Loyal Retainers Act IX
The Treasury of the Loyal Retainers Act IX
The Treasury of the Loyal Retainers Act IX
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313
Title
'The Treasury of the Loyal Retainers' ('Kanadehon Chushingura') Act IX
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This scene is from Act 9 of the Kabuki play 'The Treasury of Loyal Retainers' or 'Kanadehon Chushingura'. It takes place at Yuranosuke's house in Yamashina. Honzo, father to Konami and husband to Tonase, objects to the arranged marriage between Konami and Rikiya. When Honzo begins to criticize Rikiya, Rikiya's mother attacks Honzo with a spear. Honzo wrestles her to the ground but an armed Rikiya comes to his mother's assistance.
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Date
1851
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22.5 x 35.5 cm.
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