Act two of the Kanadehon Chushingura

Act two of the Kanadehon Chushingura. Print shows, in the background, Konami sitting inside a building, probably meeting with her lover Rikiya, who is not visible, though the hilt of a sword can be seen through the opening, at center is Wakasanosuke sitting on a porch, and, in the foreground, Honzo, a samurai and Wakasanosuke's retainer, cutting a pine branch from a small tree in front of the porch, demonstrating his loyalty. A scene from act two of the play Chushingura or revenge of the 47 Ronin. Date between 1804 and 1812

Chushingura Demonstrating Honzo Kanadehon Konami Loyalty Porch Retainer Rikiya Ronin Samurai Though Visible

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