Mitate Sanko no Uchi

1858 (late Edo)

24.1 cm 35.1 cm

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The murderer Kuronushi sees a reflection of the stars in the sake bowl he holds in his hands. He takes the reflection to mean that he should build a temple using the wood of the cherry tree that stands beside him. Subsequently, the spirit of the cherry tree overcomes Kuronushi.

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Robert S. Shaull [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1990, by bequest.
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Utagawa School
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