Act I (Shodan), from the series The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers, a Primer (Kanadehon Chûshingura)

「仮名手本忠臣蔵　初段」

Utagawa Toyokuni I (Japanese, 1769–1825)
Publisher: Iseson (Ise-Mago)

Japanese

Edo period

1806 (Bunka 3), 7th month

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper

Dimensions Horizontal aiban; 21.1 x 31.4 cm (8 5/16 x 12 3/8 in.)

Credit Line Chinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession NumberRES.33.188

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsPrints

Signed Utagawa Toyokuni ga
歌川豊国画

Marks Censor's seal: kiwame
改印：極