PrintsJapanese18th century

Act One from the series Treasury of Loyal Retainers (Chūshingura: Ichi danme)

Edo period, circa 1775-1792

Artists

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "chūban" format; ink and color on paper, with printed signature reading "Shunshō ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 25.3 cm x W. 18.4 cm (9 15/16 x 7 1/4 in.)

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