The shogun of japan has asked two provincial rulers to make arrangements for hospitality on the occasion of a visit from the shogun's younger brother. They have been told to follow the instructions of the governor of kamakura, the contemptible moronao. One of the two rulers, wakasonosuke (left) expresses his feelings about moronao. "i shall not be dying on the field of battle, but if i can kill that one man, moronao, it will benefit the nation. "
wakanosonosuke's chief retainer (right) takes a sword, strops it with a sandal, slashes a pine branch, and says, "my lord, act decisively, as i have done!". Date: between 1854 and 1855 (late Edo). Place of creation: Japan. Dimensions: height: 25.5 cm (10 in); width: 37.2 cm (14.6 in). Medium: pigments on mulberry paper. Collection: Walters Art Museum. Tsujiokaya Kamekichi - Kanadehon chushingura - Walters 95113
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