Actor Nakamura Nakazô I as Ono Sadakurô in “Model for Kana Calligraphy: Treasury of the 47 Loyal Retainers” (“Kanadehon Chûshingura”)

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Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Artist

Katsukawa Shunsho

Title

Actor Nakamura Nakazô I as Ono Sadakurô in “Model for Kana Calligraphy: Treasury of the 47 Loyal Retainers” (“Kanadehon Chûshingura”)

Place

Japan (Object made in)

Date

1771–1781

Medium

Color woodblock print; bai aiban

Dimensions

45.5 × 32.8 cm (18 × 12 15/16 in.)

Credit Line

Clarence Buckingham Collection

Reference Number

1930.391

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