1920s Lithograph Theatre Poster Kana Dehon Chuushingura / 47 Ronin 40 by 30 in

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Theatre poster for Kana Dehon Chuushingura / 47 Ronin
A theatrical advertisement in the style of ukiyo-e for a Bunraku or Kabuki rendition of the 47 Ronin, the story of loyal former samurai who plot revenge for their wronged daimyo lord.
Color lithograph poster professionally mounted on linen. 108.3 by 78.3 cm (42.75 by 30.75 inches) Minor repair at top left corner; minor creasing repaired in mounting; near fine. Japan [1920's]  We have found no other copies of this poster
The historical event, known as the Ako incident, took place in the early years of the 18th century but quickly became the stuff of legend. The story goes that Asano Naganori, lord of Ako, was requested to help carry out certain duties at the shogun’s court.
Kira, a court official, was assigned to instruct Asano in court etiquette, but treated him with such open contempt that the country lord drew his sword in anger and attacked.
Ritual suicide
This breach of palace protocol was so grave that it mandated ritual suicide, leaving Asano’s 47 samurai as ronin: warriors without a master. The ronin pledged revenge and after two years of planning staged a night-time attack, beheading Kira. They then turned themselves in, submitting to their own ritual suicides.
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