大石武道櫻上巻

29-26-635A

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Title 大石武道櫻上巻
Object Number 29-26-635A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Date Made 20th Century
Section Asian
Materials Paper | Wood
Inscription Language Japanese Language
Description

Story of the 47 Ronin, one of three scrolls. Long scroll unrolls right to left - narrative style. 56 sections of character writing which are numbered in pencil. Some of these characters, primarily men, appear on both the interior and the exterior of a building; some men are seen in a parade. In the last scene, there are tombstones and lanterns. Sticker affixed with the name "T. BROOM BELFIELD". Far left section has small gold squares like glitter. Wooden scroll ends.Tag on scroll end says study material modern reproduction.

Width 27.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of T. Broom Belfield, 1927
Other Number CG94-1-88 - Found in Collection Number | 638a - Other Number

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