PrintsJapanese19th century

Illustration of the 47 Loyal Ronin; Master Bidding Farewell to His Servant

19th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Meiji era, 1868-1912

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

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Illustrated Satirical Poems About Famous Scenic Views in Edo (Kyōka Edo meisho zue), Vol. 1

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