Description: ◎This is a vintage woodblock print created in 1902 by printmaker Fujiyama Taneyoshi.◎ "The Murder of Yoichibei" (The tragic scene in which Yoichibei is killed after his military funds for revenge are stolen - Chushingura, Act 5)・The scene where Yoichibei is killed by Sadakuro on his way home with the large sum of money he earned by selling his daughter to a brothel to be used as military funds for his daughter's lover, Hayano Kanpei, a samurai of Ako, to exact revenge.It is raining.・ After this, Kanpei mistakes Sadakuro for a wild boar and shoots him dead. He gets his money back. However, he is falsely accused of killing Yoichibei and is forced to commit seppuku.・There are three monkeys drawn on the stone behind. They are "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil." In English, "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" or "Three wise monkeys."■Size36cm high x 41cm wide (14inch high x 16inch wide)◎When shipping, we will take care to avoid water damage, bending, etc.◎No need to worry about shipping. We will ship it quickly. Ships via FedEx courier. We will ship the item with a tracking number. ■ Chushingura: The 47 Ronin of AkoOn March 14, 1701, in the middle of the Edo period, the lord of the Ako domain, Asano Takumi no Kami, was insulted by Kira Kozukenosuke, who was of a higher rank, in the Matsuno Corridor of Edo Castle, and attacked him with his sword. However, he failed to kill him.Asano, who was deemed the perpetrator, was ordered to commit seppuku on the same day. Kira, who was deemed the victim, was found not guilty. Unsatisfied with the outcome, 47 samurai of the Ako domain, including the elder retainer of the Ako domain, Oishi Kuranosuke, decided to take revenge on their beloved Asano Takumi no Kami to clear his name.After many twists and turns, they raided Kira's house in the early hours of December 14, 1702, and avenged him.Afterwards, they retreated to Sengaku-ji Temple, and all the ronin committed seppuku.
Price: 79 USD
Location: Ikoma city,Nara Pref
End Time: 2024-12-04T07:10:59.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Primary Material: Paper
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: Japan
Maker: Toyosaikokan
Age: 1902
