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Hanging scroll; ink and colour on paper. Scene at the Ichiriki-ya Tea House, Gion, from Act Seven of 'Chushingura' (Treasury of the 47 Loyal Retainers). The actors Nakamura Noshio II (Ranko, 1759-1800) as Okaru (top), Arashi Hinasuke I (Koroku III, Minshi 1741-96) as Oboshi Yuranosuke (centre), and Asao Tamejuro I (Okuyama, 1735-1804) as Kudayu (bottom). Signed and sealed.
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