Act Eleven, Scene Six, Burning Incense, from the series Chushingura
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Act Eleven, Scene Six, Burning Incense, from the series Chushingura
1830 - 184019th
9.17 in. x 13.98 in. (23.3 cm x 35.5 cm)
Utagawa Hiroshige (also called Ichiryusai Hiroshige; Andō Hiroshige), (1797–1858)
User Text 1 Act XI, burning incense. At the Temple they are met by the priest who conducts them to the grave of lord Hangan, where the head of Moronao is left as an offering. Each of the ronin then burn incense while prayers are said by the priests of the temple. In the historical events, the ronin then depart to await sentencing. As expected, they are required to commit seppuku and are then buried in Sengakuji Temple around their lord, Hangan.
Creation Place:
Asia, Japan
Medium and Support:
Color woodcut
Credit Line:
Bequest of John H. Van Vleck
Accession Number:
1980.2128
Oban
Current Location:
Chazen : 265 : E : 2 : E : Sz2
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Exhibition List
This object was included in the following exhibitions:
- Chushingura, Storehouse of Loyal Retainers Elvehjem Museum of Art , 6/1/1991 - 8/11/1991
Dimensions
- Overall Dimensions: 233 in. x 13.98 in. (591.82 cm x 35.5 cm)
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