Act nine of the Chushingura
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Act nine of the Chushingura
Act nine of the Chushingura. Print shows Tonase holding a sword, standing behind her step-daughter Konami on a veranda as Honzo walks by, disguised as a traveling monk, wearing a beehive-shaped basket over his head and playing a recorder. Date 1775 or 1776
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Chushingura Woodblocks Woodcuts
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Act Nine of the Chushingura: A Moment of Recognition on the Veranda This woodblock print, dated between 1775 and 1776, depicts a pivotal moment from the legendary Japanese tale of loyalty and revenge, the Chushingura. Act Nine finds the characters Tonase and Konami on a veranda, with Tonase, holding a sword in a defensive stance behind her step-daughter. In the foreground, Honzo, disguised as a traveling monk, approaches, wearing a distinctive beehive-shaped basket over his head and playing a recorder. The Chushingura, also known as the Forty-Seven Ronin, is a story that has captivated the Japanese imagination for centuries. It tells the tale of the forty-seven ronin, or masterless samurai, who avenged their lord's death by committing seppuku, or ritual suicide, following the dictates of bushido, the samurai code of honor. In this scene, Honzo, one of the ronin, has come to the residence of Lord Asano to ask for the hand of Lady Yuki, who had been promised to him before Lord Asano's untimely demise. Tonase, Lord Asano's widow, is determined to protect her step-daughter, Konami, from the unwanted advances of the disguised Honzo. As the two women stand on the veranda, unaware of Honzo's true identity, the tension between them is palpable. The intricate details of the woodblock print, with its bold lines and vivid colors, bring the story to life, immersing the viewer in the rich history and culture of Japan during the Edo period. The print is a testament to the enduring appeal of the Chushingura story, which continues to inspire artists, writers, and audiences alike.
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