Chūshingura (Tale of the 47 Ronin)
CultureJapanese
Dateca. 1920
MediumWood, gofun (powdered shell), silk, metal, leather, straw, steel, copper alloy, cotton string, particle board, cotton, particle board, cotton, silk brocade, paper, hair, and paper-backed metalic thread
DimensionsOverall: 17 × 22 3/4 × 11 1/4 inches (43.18 × 57.79 × 28.58 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alan and Nadine Levin
Object number2022.39.32.1-14
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DescriptionThe four dolls portray rōnin (masterless warriors), and the collars of their jackets identify them as Banshū akō rōshi (Masterless Warriors of Akō Domain, Harima State). Their names are also inscribed on their collars: Horibe Yasubei Taketsune (1), Horibe Yahei Kanamaru (4), Hazama Jūjirō Mitsuoki (6), and Takebayashi Yuishichi Takashige (10). They pose in theatrical manner as they hold swords and spears. They hair is all tied up and they wear matching headbands (hachimaki). The dolls are mounted on the base with the pins on their feet.
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