Chūshingura (忠臣蔵 The Treasury of Loyal Retainers)
The historical basis for the narrative begins in 1701. The ruling shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi placed Asano Takumi-no-kami Naganori, the daimyo of Akō, in charge of a reception of envoys from the Imperial Court in Kyoto. He also appointed the protocol official (kōke) Kira Kōzuke-no-suke Yoshinaka to instruct Asano in the ceremonies. On the day of the reception, at Edo Castle, Asano drew his short sword and attempted to kill Kira. His reasons are not known, but many purport that insult was involved. For this, he was sentenced to commit seppuku, but Kira went without punishment. The shogunate confiscated Asano's lands (the Akō Domain) and dismissed the samurai who had served him, making them rōnin.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
"Kanadehon Chushingura."
Actors Sawamura Tosshô II as Itakura Naizen (R), Bandô Hikosaburô V as Harada Kai (C), and Ichikawa Sadanji I as Date Aki (L)
Japanese
Meiji era
1876 (Meiji 9), June
Artist Toyohara Kunichika (Japanese, 1835–1900), Publisher Yamamura Kanesaburô (Japanese)
My Collection Toyohara kunichika BOSTON MUSEUM (almost the same)
The opening of the daijo (prologue) of kabuki "Kanadehon Chushingura" (The Treasury of Loyal Retainers)The last prominent play that remained was "Kanadehon Chushingura."
Toyohara Kunichika(豊原国周)
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Kana dehon ChūshinguraChushingra(仮名手本忠臣蔵)
Old famous Stories of Japan
Japanese yen ￥590,000 (tax not including)
(Boston museum almost the same series) (Wood block, a genuine Antique 1870 year)
The opening of the daijo (prologue)the same
歌舞伎を代表する演目の1つで、元禄時代に起こった赤穂浪士による仇討ちを劇化した「時代物」の「義太夫狂言」です。
物語の設定は、南北朝時代の騒乱を描いた『太平記（たいへいき）』に移されているため、登場人物の名前は『太平記』の人物名に置き換えられています。史実の吉良上野介（きらこうづけのすけ）は高師直（こうのもろのう）、浅野内匠頭（あさのたくみのかみ）は塩冶判官（えんやはんがん）となり、大石内蔵助（おおいしくらのすけ）は大星由良之助（おおぼしゆらのすけ）という役名で登場します。物語は全11段構成で、師直による判官の妻顔世御前（かおよごぜん）への横恋慕から、苦心の末に由良之助以下の四十七士が討入りを遂げるまでを描いています。
『菅原伝授手習鑑（すがわらでんじゅてならいかがみ）』・『義経千本桜（よしつねせんぼんざくら）』とともに「義太夫狂言」の3大名作の1つとされ、各時代の名優によってたびたび上演されてきたこともあり、洗練された演出が伝わっています。
特徴的な演出
「時代物」の序段は、冒頭部分を「大序（だいじょ）」The opening of the daijoとよびますが、現在、この「大序」の演出が伝わっているのは『仮名手本忠臣蔵』のみです。
幕開（まくあき）の前には口上人形（こうじょうにんぎょう）が登場し、独特のせりふ回しで配役を紹介することから始まり、「とーざいー」と繰り返される「東西声（とうざいごえ）」、ゆったりと打たれる「柝（き）」に合わせて、「定式幕（じょうしきまく）」が徐々に開けられます。開幕時には、登場人物は人形のように顔を伏せており、「竹本（たけもと）」が役名を語ると少しずつ顔を挙げていきます。
このように「大序」には長大な作品の発端に相応しく、荘重で儀式化されたさまざまな演出が伝わっています。
Toyohara kunichika(豊原 国周)
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(A comparison of flesh at the Iris Bath
Price realised USD 11,875
Ichikawa Danjūrō (市川 團十郎) is a stage name taken on by a series of Kabuki actors of the Ichikawa family. Most of these were blood relatives, though some were adopted into the family. It is a famous and important name, and receiving it is an honor. There are a number of roles that the line of Danjūrō specialize in, as well as a series of plays, theKabuki Jūhachiban (The Kabuki Eighteen), which showcase the specialties of the Ichikawa family.
Danjūrō, like other actors' names, is bestowed (or given up) at grand naming ceremonies called shūmei in which a number of actors formally change their names. The name Danjūrō is generally taken at the peak of an actor's career; another name may be taken after retirement. Prior to taking the name Danjūrō, an actor frequently had the names Matsumoto Kōshirō, Ichikawa Shinnosuke, or Ichikawa Ebizō.
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Ichikawa Danjūrō I (May 1675 – February 1704)[1] – also known as Mimasuya Hyōgo (三升屋 兵庫) as a playwright; known as Ichikawa Ebizō I prior to taking the name Danjūrō. Originated thearagoto form.
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Ichikawa Danjūrō II (July 1704 – November 1735) – Eldest son of Danjūrō I; previously known as Ichikawa Ebizō II and Ichikawa Kuzō.
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Ichikawa Danjūrō III (November 1735 – February 1742) – Adopted son of Danjūrō II, previously known as Ichikawa Masugorō; died young.
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Ichikawa Danjūrō IV (November 1754 – October 1770) – Adopted son of Danjūrō II, possibly biological son. Previously known as Matsumoto Kōshirō II and Ichikawa Ebizō III.
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Ichikawa Danjūrō V (November 1770 – October 1791) – Son of Danjūrō IV. Previously known as Matsumoto Kōshirō III and Ichikawa Ebizō. One of the most famous of all kabuki actors.
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Ichikawa Danjūrō VI (November 1791 – May 1799) – Son of Danjūrō V, previously known as Ichikawa Ebizō VI. Died young.
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Ichikawa Danjūrō VII (November 1800 – February 1832) – Grandson of Danjūrō V, previously known as Ichikawa Shinnosuke I, Ichikawa Yebizō,[2] and later as Ichikawa Ebizō V. Established the Kabuki Jūhachiban.[3]
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Ichikawa Danjūrō VIII (March 1832 – August 1854) – Eldest son of Danjūrō VII, previously known as Ichikawa Shinnosuke II and Ichikawa Ebizō VI. Committed suicide in Osaka.[4]
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Ichikawa Danjūrō IX (1874 – September 1903) – Fifth son of Danjūrō VII. Previously known as Kawarasaki Kennosuke VII, Kawarasaki Chōjūrō, Kawarasaki Gonjūrō, and Kawarasaki Sanshō. Star of the Meiji period's golden age of Kabuki.
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Ichikawa Danjūrō X (posthumous 1962) – Son-in-law of Danjūrō IX; previously known as Horikoshi Fukusaburō and Ichikawa Sanshō V. Played only minor roles, but revived many plays of the Kabuki Jūhachiban.
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Ichikawa Danjūrō XI (April 1962 – November 1965) – Adopted son of Danjūrō X, his biological father was Matsumoto Kōshirō VII. Previously known as Ichikawa Komazō V and Ichikawa Ebizō IX.
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Ichikawa Danjūrō XII (April 1985 – February 2013)[5] – Eldest son of Danjūrō XI. Previously known as Ichikawa Shinnosuke VI and Ichikawa Ebizō X.
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Utagawa Kunisada (歌川国貞) Very famous Ukiyoe artist
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The kabuki No1 actor Ichikawa Danjuro VII
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(Ichikawa family Most of these were blood relatives,)
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Japanese yen ￥199,000 (special price) tax not included
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(Wood block, a genuine Antique 1815～1820 year)
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(reference) New york gallery art ichikawa danjuro
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Kunisada (AKA Toyokuni III, 1786-1864)
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Ichikawa Danjuro as Minamoto no Yoshitsune
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Series:
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Popular Kabuki Actors's 108 Heroes of Suikoden
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Size:
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14.75" x 10.25"
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Medium:
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Woodblock Print
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Date:
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c. 1827
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Signature:
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Oko Kunisada ga
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$2,800.00
