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The temple became famous through the Akō incident of the 47 Rōnin in the 18th century. The tomb of Lord Asano Takumi-no-Kami Naganori is located here, who was forced to commit ritual suicide after he broke protocol and drew a sword in the Edo Castle.
| Dimensions | 10.25 x 15.5 |
|---|---|
| Condition | Good color |
| Signature & Seals | Doi Published, Harada Yokoi seals; Doi watermark top left corner |
| Artist Name | TSUCHIYA Koitsu (1870-1949) |
| Medium | woodblock |
| Year | 1933: probably post war printing 1945 – 1962 |
photo by Svein Olslund
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