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RMMR3P36–Japanese form of ritual suicide. From voyages made to Persia and India 1727, by Johan Albrecht de Mandelslo (1616–1644). seventeenth-century German adventurer, who wrote about his travels through Persia and India. Seppuku (cutting the abdomen, sometimes called harakiri) is a Japanese form of ritual suicide by disembowelment. It was originally reserved for samurai.
RMEJG2JJ–Samurai commiting Seppuku (Hara kiri) woodblock hand coloured print from 'One Hundred Warriors' by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892).
RM2B02H31–Seppuku (切腹, 'stomach-cutting') is a form of Japanese ritual suicide by disembowelment. Seppuku was originally reserved only for samurai. Part of the samurai bushido honour code, seppuku was either used voluntarily by samurai to die with honour rather than fall into the hands of their enemies (and likely suffer torture), or as a form of capital punishment for samurai who had committed serious offenses, or performed for other reasons that had brought shame to them. The ceremonial disembowelment, which is usually part of a more elaborate ritual and performed in front of spectators, consists of
RMHHEMJW–Japanese gentleman preparing to perform Hara-kiri, a form of seppuku (or ritual suicide). Dated 19th Century
RMPE2KWY–Tokugawa bakuhu keijizufu, published in Meiji 26 (1893), Private Collection. It showing crime and punishment during Edo Period. Scene of Seppuku.
![Yodanme, Act four [of the Chushingura]., Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, [between 1815 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 18.5 x 25.8 cm., Print shows three actors, two possibly represent royal envoys who are to deliver the message that Enya Hangan (Asano Naganori) is to committ seppuku, ritual suicide, the third man is possibly Hangan brandishing a short sword or dagger with which to disembowl himself. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/EDNKT8/yodanme-act-four-of-the-chushingura-utagawa-kuniyasu-1794-1832-artist-EDNKT8.jpg "Yodanme, Act four [of the Chushingura]., Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, [between 1815 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 18.5 x 25.8 cm., Print shows three actors, two possibly represent royal envoys who are to deliver the message that Enya Hangan (Asano Naganori) is to committ seppuku, ritual suicide, the third man is possibly Hangan brandishing a short sword or dagger with which to disembowl himself. Stock Photo")
RMEDNKT8–Yodanme, Act four [of the Chushingura]., Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, [between 1815 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 18.5 x 25.8 cm., Print shows three actors, two possibly represent royal envoys who are to deliver the message that Enya Hangan (Asano Naganori) is to committ seppuku, ritual suicide, the third man is possibly Hangan brandishing a short sword or dagger with which to disembowl himself.
RMP00N76–. 日本語: 歌川国員画「當世武勇傳 高﨑佐一郎」浮世絵、嘉永年代。 English: ‘Tousei buyuuden: Takasaki Saichirou’. Ukiyo-e woodblock print of warrior about to perform seppuku. Русский: Утагава Куникадзу. «Такасаки Саитиро». Укиё-э из серии «Тосэй бую дэн» («Сказания о доблести нынешнего времени»). Цветная гравюра на дереве. Годы Каэй (1850-е). . Kaei years (1850s). signed Kunikazu Utagawa (?? ??), pupil of Kunisada 92 Seppuku-2
RM2B022T8–The revenge of the Forty-seven Ronin (四十七士 Shi-jū-shichi-shi), also known as the Forty-seven Samurai, the Akō vendetta, or the Genroku Akō incident (元禄赤穂事件 Genroku akō jiken) took place in Japan at the start of the 18th century. One noted Japanese scholar described the tale as the country's 'national legend'. It recounts the most famous case involving the samurai code of honor, bushidō. The story tells of a group of samurai who were left leaderless (becoming ronin) after their daimyo (feudal lord) Asano Naganori was forced to commit seppuku (ritual suicide) for assaulting a court official nam
RM2F79W0W–Samurai with sword. Possibly showing the execution of the ritual suicide so-called seppuku.
RM2AHRHPP–Utagawa Hiroshige. Act 4 (Yondanme), from the series The Revenge of the Loyal Retainers (Chushingura). 1829–1844. Japan. Color woodblock print; oban Set in the provincial home of Lord Asano in Ako, this scene closely resembles Masayoshi’s version of this act, which is shown nearby. However, Hiroshige chose to depict a single scene from the act Asano’s wife sits with attendant maids and Rikiya while arranging cherry blossoms. Arriving in the background are deputies, including Honzo, from the court to notify Lord Asano that he been condemned to commit seppuku as punishment for his knife attack i
RM2RGB29K–Seppuku, harakiri, ritual suicide (staged) Japan, c.1880's Vintage late 19th century photograph
RMG1CTBT–Illustration depicting Seppuku 'stomach- or abdomen-cutting,' is a form of Japanese ritual suicide by disembowelment.
RF2HK55GJ–Inspired by Seppuku, Hara-Kiri, Handscroll Painting, Handscroll, ink and color on paper, Japan, 20th century, Meiji Period, 11 3/4 x 62 3/4 in., 29.8 x 159.4 cm, hara-kiri, honor, Seppuku, Reimagined by Artotop. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light ray radiance. Photography inspired by surrealism and futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture
![Act 9 (Kyudanme), from the series "The Revenge of the Loyal Retainers (Chushingura)", c. 1834/39. In a snow-covered courtyard, Honzo has committed seppuku in the presence of his wife and daughter. Kuranosuke dons the disguise of a Buddhist monk and leaves his weeping wife and son Rikiya kneeling in the snow. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2HFFY43/act-9-kyudanme-from-the-series-quotthe-revenge-of-the-loyal-retainers-chushinguraquot-c-183439-in-a-snow-covered-courtyard-honzo-has-committed-seppuku-in-the-presence-of-his-wife-and-daughter-kuranosuke-dons-the-disguise-of-a-buddhist-monk-and-leaves-his-weeping-wife-and-son-rikiya-kneeling-in-the-snow-2HFFY43.jpg "Act 9 (Kyudanme), from the series "The Revenge of the Loyal Retainers (Chushingura)", c. 1834/39. In a snow-covered courtyard, Honzo has committed seppuku in the presence of his wife and daughter. Kuranosuke dons the disguise of a Buddhist monk and leaves his weeping wife and son Rikiya kneeling in the snow. Stock Photo")
RM2HFFY43–Act 9 (Kyudanme), from the series "The Revenge of the Loyal Retainers (Chushingura)", c. 1834/39. In a snow-covered courtyard, Honzo has committed seppuku in the presence of his wife and daughter. Kuranosuke dons the disguise of a Buddhist monk and leaves his weeping wife and son Rikiya kneeling in the snow.
![[A man or monk seated, seen from behind, holding a short dagger(?) in right hand, while meditating or contemplating seppuku] Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/EDNKW7/a-man-or-monk-seated-seen-from-behind-holding-a-short-dagger-in-right-EDNKW7.jpg "[A man or monk seated, seen from behind, holding a short dagger(?) in right hand, while meditating or contemplating seppuku] Stock Photo")
RMEDNKW7–[A man or monk seated, seen from behind, holding a short dagger(?) in right hand, while meditating or contemplating seppuku]
RMMMNMN9–. General Akashi Gidayu preparing to commit Seppuku after losing a battle for his master in 1582. He had just written his death poem, which is also visible in the upper right corner. Akashi Gidayu, No 83 100 Aspects of the Moon Series. created about 1890.. Akashi Gidayu writing his death poem before committing Seppuku
RM2DT0887–Artist: Katsushika Hokusai, Japanese, 1760–1849, Yoichibei’s house, the scene of Kampei’s seppuku: Forty-Seven Ronin, Act VI, Ukiyo-e; polychrome woodblock print, sheet: 9 15/16 × 15 in. (25.2 × 38.1 cm), Japan, Japanese, Edo period (1615–1868), Works on Paper - Prints
RM2B02GXP–The revenge of the Forty-seven Ronin (四十七士 Shi-jū-shichi-shi), also known as the Forty-seven Samurai, the Akō vendetta, or the Genroku Akō incident (元禄赤穂事件 Genroku akō jiken) took place in Japan at the start of the 18th century. One noted Japanese scholar described the tale as the country's 'national legend'. It recounts the most famous case involving the samurai code of honor, bushidō. The story tells of a group of samurai who were left leaderless (becoming ronin) after their daimyo (feudal lord) Asano Naganori was forced to commit seppuku (ritual suicide) for assaulting a court official nam
RM2HB289C–Seppuku, Hara-Kiri, Handscroll Painting, Handscroll, ink and color on paper, Japan, 20th century, Meiji Period, 11 3/4 x 62 3/4 in., 29.8 x 159.4 cm, hara-kiri, honor, Seppuku
RM2B022X7–The revenge of the Forty-seven Ronin (四十七士 Shi-jū-shichi-shi), also known as the Forty-seven Samurai, the Akō vendetta, or the Genroku Akō incident (元禄赤穂事件 Genroku akō jiken) took place in Japan at the start of the 18th century. One noted Japanese scholar described the tale as the country's 'national legend'. It recounts the most famous case involving the samurai code of honor, bushidō. The story tells of a group of samurai who were left leaderless (becoming ronin) after their daimyo (feudal lord) Asano Naganori was forced to commit seppuku (ritual suicide) for assaulting a court official nam
RM2B022NY–The revenge of the Forty-seven Ronin (四十七士 Shi-jū-shichi-shi), also known as the Forty-seven Samurai, the Akō vendetta, or the Genroku Akō incident (元禄赤穂事件 Genroku akō jiken) took place in Japan at the start of the 18th century. One noted Japanese scholar described the tale as the country's 'national legend'. It recounts the most famous case involving the samurai code of honor, bushidō. The story tells of a group of samurai who were left leaderless (becoming ronin) after their daimyo (feudal lord) Asano Naganori was forced to commit seppuku (ritual suicide) for assaulting a court official nam
RM2PN1KAG–HARAKIRI (1962) -Original title: SEPPUKU-, directed by MASAKI KOBAYASHI. Credit: FILMOFONO / Album
RMPB0FAW–Ichikawa Ebizo IV as Takemura Sadanojo in the Play Koinyobo Somewake Tazuna. Artist: Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, active 1794-95). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: 14 7/16 x 9 1/3 in. (36.7 x 23.7 cm). Date: 1794. In this portrait, one of Sharaku's most famous works, Ebizo Is acting the part of a samurai warrior of tremendous integrity at a moment of insufferable moral conflict. Indeed, in the succeeding moment he will commit seppuku, or suicide by disembowelment, to preserve his honor. Ebizo's realization of his inescapable fate is apparent in his hands, which are clenched with enormous tension, w
RF2HKK988–Art inspired by Seppuku, Hara-Kiri, Handscroll Painting, Handscroll, ink and color on paper, Japan, 20th century, Meiji Period, 11 3/4 x 62 3/4 in., 29.8 x 159.4 cm, hara-kiri, honor, Seppuku, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
![Act 4 (Yondanme), from the series "The Revenge of the Loyal Retainers (Chushingura)", c. 1834/39. Asano's wife sits with attendant maids and Rikiya while arranging cherry blossoms. Arriving in the background are deputies, including Honzo, from the court to notify Lord Asano that he been condemned to commit seppuku as punishment for his knife attack in court on Lord Kira. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2HFFY3A/act-4-yondanme-from-the-series-quotthe-revenge-of-the-loyal-retainers-chushinguraquot-c-183439-asanos-wife-sits-with-attendant-maids-and-rikiya-while-arranging-cherry-blossoms-arriving-in-the-background-are-deputies-including-honzo-from-the-court-to-notify-lord-asano-that-he-been-condemned-to-commit-seppuku-as-punishment-for-his-knife-attack-in-court-on-lord-kira-2HFFY3A.jpg "Act 4 (Yondanme), from the series "The Revenge of the Loyal Retainers (Chushingura)", c. 1834/39. Asano's wife sits with attendant maids and Rikiya while arranging cherry blossoms. Arriving in the background are deputies, including Honzo, from the court to notify Lord Asano that he been condemned to commit seppuku as punishment for his knife attack in court on Lord Kira. Stock Photo")
RM2HFFY3A–Act 4 (Yondanme), from the series "The Revenge of the Loyal Retainers (Chushingura)", c. 1834/39. Asano's wife sits with attendant maids and Rikiya while arranging cherry blossoms. Arriving in the background are deputies, including Honzo, from the court to notify Lord Asano that he been condemned to commit seppuku as punishment for his knife attack in court on Lord Kira.
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![[ 1890s Japan - Sannomiya Shrine, Kobe ] — Sannomiya Shrine (三ノ宮神社) in Kobe. On February 4, 1868 (Keio 4), the Kobe Incident (神戸事件) took place in front of this shrine when samurai from the Bizen domain (in what is now Okayama Prefecture) started firing when two French sailors interfered with their march, a strictly forbidden act in Japan known as tomowari (供割). Zenzaburou Taki (滝 善三郎, 1837-1868), an officer with the Bizen forces (第3砲兵隊長), took responsibility for this incident by committing seppuku. 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W8T1N9/1890s-japan-sannomiya-shrine-kobe-sannomiya-shrine-in-kobe-on-february-4-1868-keio-4-the-kobe-incident-took-place-in-front-of-this-shrine-when-samurai-from-the-bizen-domain-in-what-is-now-okayama-prefecture-started-firing-when-two-french-sailors-interfered-with-their-march-a-strictly-forbidden-act-in-japan-known-as-tomowari-zenzaburou-taki-1837-1868-an-officer-with-the-bizen-forces-3-took-responsibility-for-this-incident-by-committing-seppuku-19th-century-vintage-albumen-photograph-W8T1N9.jpg "[ 1890s Japan - Sannomiya Shrine, Kobe ] — Sannomiya Shrine (三ノ宮神社) in Kobe. On February 4, 1868 (Keio 4), the Kobe Incident (神戸事件) took place in front of this shrine when samurai from the Bizen domain (in what is now Okayama Prefecture) started firing when two French sailors interfered with their march, a strictly forbidden act in Japan known as tomowari (供割). Zenzaburou Taki (滝 善三郎, 1837-1868), an officer with the Bizen forces (第3砲兵隊長), took responsibility for this incident by committing seppuku. 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo")
RMW8T1N9–[ 1890s Japan - Sannomiya Shrine, Kobe ] — Sannomiya Shrine (三ノ宮神社) in Kobe. On February 4, 1868 (Keio 4), the Kobe Incident (神戸事件) took place in front of this shrine when samurai from the Bizen domain (in what is now Okayama Prefecture) started firing when two French sailors interfered with their march, a strictly forbidden act in Japan known as tomowari (供割). Zenzaburou Taki (滝 善三郎, 1837-1868), an officer with the Bizen forces (第3砲兵隊長), took responsibility for this incident by committing seppuku. 19th century vintage albumen photograph.
RMW88B8M–A man or monk seated, seen from behind, holding a short dagger() in right hand, while meditating or contemplating seppuku
![[ 1860s Japan - Samurai Attack French Sailors at Sakai near Osaka ] — Sakai incident (堺事件, Sakai Jiken). Samurai of Tosa Province (in current Kochi Prefecture) attacked crew members of the French corvette Dupleix when they landed at Sakai near Osaka on March 8, 1868 (Keio 4). Twelve Frenchmen were killed. Twenty of the samurai were sentenced to death by seppuku, but the French requested grace for nine. Published in the French illustrated weekly Le Monde illustré in 1868. Art by French artist Godefroy Durand (1832-1920). 19th century vintage newspaper illustration. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W9JDB8/1860s-japan-samurai-attack-french-sailors-at-sakai-near-osaka-sakai-incident-sakai-jiken-samurai-of-tosa-province-in-current-kochi-prefecture-attacked-crew-members-of-the-french-corvette-dupleix-when-they-landed-at-sakai-near-osaka-on-march-8-1868-keio-4-twelve-frenchmen-were-killed-twenty-of-the-samurai-were-sentenced-to-death-by-seppuku-but-the-french-requested-grace-for-nine-published-in-the-french-illustrated-weekly-le-monde-illustr-in-1868-art-by-french-artist-godefroy-durand-1832-1920-19th-century-vintage-newspaper-illustration-W9JDB8.jpg "[ 1860s Japan - Samurai Attack French Sailors at Sakai near Osaka ] — Sakai incident (堺事件, Sakai Jiken). Samurai of Tosa Province (in current Kochi Prefecture) attacked crew members of the French corvette Dupleix when they landed at Sakai near Osaka on March 8, 1868 (Keio 4). Twelve Frenchmen were killed. Twenty of the samurai were sentenced to death by seppuku, but the French requested grace for nine. Published in the French illustrated weekly Le Monde illustré in 1868. Art by French artist Godefroy Durand (1832-1920). 19th century vintage newspaper illustration. Stock Photo")
RMW9JDB8–[ 1860s Japan - Samurai Attack French Sailors at Sakai near Osaka ] — Sakai incident (堺事件, Sakai Jiken). Samurai of Tosa Province (in current Kochi Prefecture) attacked crew members of the French corvette Dupleix when they landed at Sakai near Osaka on March 8, 1868 (Keio 4). Twelve Frenchmen were killed. Twenty of the samurai were sentenced to death by seppuku, but the French requested grace for nine. Published in the French illustrated weekly Le Monde illustré in 1868. Art by French artist Godefroy Durand (1832-1920). 19th century vintage newspaper illustration.
RM2B022P2–The revenge of the Forty-seven Ronin (四十七士 Shi-jū-shichi-shi), also known as the Forty-seven Samurai, the Akō vendetta, or the Genroku Akō incident (元禄赤穂事件 Genroku akō jiken) took place in Japan at the start of the 18th century. One noted Japanese scholar described the tale as the country's 'national legend'. It recounts the most famous case involving the samurai code of honor, bushidō. The story tells of a group of samurai who were left leaderless (becoming ronin) after their daimyo (feudal lord) Asano Naganori was forced to commit seppuku (ritual suicide) for assaulting a court official nam
RM2PN1KA3–TATSUYA NAKADAI in HARAKIRI (1962) -Original title: SEPPUKU-, directed by MASAKI KOBAYASHI. Credit: FILMOFONO / Album
RM2HB1PC2–Matsunaga Hisahide About to Commit Suicide, from the series 'Yoshitoshi's Courageous Warriors', Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, 1839-1892, Color woodblock print on paper, Japan, 1883, Meiji Period, 14 x 9 9/16 in., 35.6 x 24.3 cm, dramatic, grey hair, hari kari, Historical, History, Ink, Japan, japanese, Kimono, Knife, Meiji Period, Old Man, Seppuku, Suicide, wrinkled
RF2K13TM5–An original Japanese kimono of samurai to carry out Seppuku on the exhibit of Japane fashion
RM2BFK1X4–Representation d'un ministre japonais faisant harakiri (hara kiri ou hara-kiri ou seppuku) forme rituelle de suicide masculin par eventration' (Seppuk
RM2JRE61A–Kanadehon Chushingura (A Treasury of Loyal Retainers): Act 4 Hangan Seppuku (Suicide of Enya Hangan), circa 1820, Tokyo, by Keisai Eisen.
RM2M93K33–Seppuku (Hara-Kiri), Handscroll Painting Seppuku (Hara-Kiri), Handscroll Painting, 20th century. Handscroll, ink and color on paper, 11 3/4 x 62 3/4 in. (29.8 x 159.4 cm). Asian Art 20th century
![. English: 'Tombs of the 47 Ronins, Yedo' [Tokyo, Japan] No. 13 of 51 (PAJ2051 - PAJ2101): inscribed by the artist on the foot of the drawing, as title, preceded by the monogram signature 'JHB' and date '7/68'. The revenge of the 47 ronin is a national legend in Japan, exemplifying the samurai code of loyalty and honour called 'bushido'. It tells how a group of samurai who were left leaderless ('ronin' meaning a masterless man) after their feudal lord, Asano, was forced to commit ritual suicide (seppuku) for assaulting a court official. They avenged their master's honour by patiently waiting Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/P036AH/english-tombs-of-the-47-ronins-yedo-tokyo-japan-no-13-of-51-paj2051-paj2101-inscribed-by-the-artist-on-the-foot-of-the-drawing-as-title-preceded-by-the-monogram-signature-jhb-and-date-768-the-revenge-of-the-47-ronin-is-a-national-legend-in-japan-exemplifying-the-samurai-code-of-loyalty-and-honour-called-bushido-it-tells-how-a-group-of-samurai-who-were-left-leaderless-ronin-meaning-a-masterless-man-after-their-feudal-lord-asano-was-forced-to-commit-ritual-suicide-seppuku-for-assaulting-a-court-official-they-avenged-their-masters-honour-by-patiently-waiting-P036AH.jpg ". English: 'Tombs of the 47 Ronins, Yedo' [Tokyo, Japan] No. 13 of 51 (PAJ2051 - PAJ2101): inscribed by the artist on the foot of the drawing, as title, preceded by the monogram signature 'JHB' and date '7/68'. The revenge of the 47 ronin is a national legend in Japan, exemplifying the samurai code of loyalty and honour called 'bushido'. It tells how a group of samurai who were left leaderless ('ronin' meaning a masterless man) after their feudal lord, Asano, was forced to commit ritual suicide (seppuku) for assaulting a court official. They avenged their master's honour by patiently waiting Stock Photo")
RMP036AH–. English: 'Tombs of the 47 Ronins, Yedo' [Tokyo, Japan] No. 13 of 51 (PAJ2051 - PAJ2101): inscribed by the artist on the foot of the drawing, as title, preceded by the monogram signature 'JHB' and date '7/68'. The revenge of the 47 ronin is a national legend in Japan, exemplifying the samurai code of loyalty and honour called 'bushido'. It tells how a group of samurai who were left leaderless ('ronin' meaning a masterless man) after their feudal lord, Asano, was forced to commit ritual suicide (seppuku) for assaulting a court official. They avenged their master's honour by patiently waiting
RM2E940W8–Late 19th century photograph - Hari Kiri, Japan, seppuku, ritual suicide - from a series of images recreating the ritual.
RMDF6EC6–London, UK. 28 Sept 2013. A dramatic, Japanese style, whole back tattoo featuring the act of seppuku at the 9th International London Tattoo Convention. Whole back tattoos are normally very involved and can take 20 hours or more to complete. © Michael Preston/Alamy Live News
RM2AHRHRC–Utagawa Hiroshige. The Night Attack, Part 3 Mission Accomplished (Youchi san, honmo), from the series The Revenge of the Loyal Retainers (Chushingura). 1829–1844. Japan. Color woodblock print; oban Kira is found hiding in a shed in the courtyard after the defeat of his retainers. Asano’s death is now avenged by Kuranosuke’s killing of Kira after he refuses to commit seppuku, a tradition expected of a samurai. This scene and the play end with the ronin preparing to march to the site of Asano’s grave with evidence of their success.
RMFX35AE–At the Museum of Oriental art in Turin (MAO) are exposed 50 original drawings in pencil and color digitally made by the artist Emanuele Tenderini, constituting the manga that reinterprets visually one of the most famous historical events of Japan, narrated in Japanese best known play of all time, the Kanadehon Chushingura. The story tells the true events between 1701 and 1703, when 47 ronin wants to avenge their master was forced to commit seppuku. The exhibition highlights all the players who took part in the affair, the 47 ronin along with other fundamental characters of the play of Bunraku
RM2B022P1–The revenge of the Forty-seven Ronin (四十七士 Shi-jū-shichi-shi), also known as the Forty-seven Samurai, the Akō vendetta, or the Genroku Akō incident (元禄赤穂事件 Genroku akō jiken) took place in Japan at the start of the 18th century. One noted Japanese scholar described the tale as the country's 'national legend'. It recounts the most famous case involving the samurai code of honor, bushidō. The story tells of a group of samurai who were left leaderless (becoming ronin) after their daimyo (feudal lord) Asano Naganori was forced to commit seppuku (ritual suicide) for assaulting a court official nam
RM2PN1KBA–TETSURO TAMBA and TATSUYA NAKADAI in HARAKIRI (1962) -Original title: SEPPUKU-, directed by MASAKI KOBAYASHI. Credit: FILMOFONO / Album
RM2B022T6–The revenge of the Forty-seven Ronin (四十七士 Shi-jū-shichi-shi), also known as the Forty-seven Samurai, the Akō vendetta, or the Genroku Akō incident (元禄赤穂事件 Genroku akō jiken) took place in Japan at the start of the 18th century. One noted Japanese scholar described the tale as the country's 'national legend'. It recounts the most famous case involving the samurai code of honor, bushidō. The story tells of a group of samurai who were left leaderless (becoming ronin) after their daimyo (feudal lord) Asano Naganori was forced to commit seppuku (ritual suicide) for assaulting a court official nam
RM2JYYCJ5–Satirical Illustration depicting a Japanese War leader General Tojo about to perform ritual suicide. 1946. The sword has written on it 'Threats to wage a 20-year war'.
RMCPTKN5–Mishima, Yukio, 14.1.1925 - 25.11.1970, Japanese author / writer, half length, Samurai, 1960s,
RMPNE570–Japanese Print. Date/Period: 1847/1848. Width: 25.5 cm. Height: 36.6 cm (Complete). Author: UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI.
RF2X1DG5D–Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839 bis 9. Juni 1892) einer der letzten großen Meister des klassischen japanischen Farbholzschnitt, hier das Werk As I Am About to Enter the Ranks
RM2BFK1YF–'Representation d'un ministre japonais faisant harakiri (hara kiri ou hara-kiri ou seppuku) forme rituelle de suicide masculin par eventration' (Seppu
RM2AJBG54–Saito Musashi-bo Benkei : tales of the wars of the Gempei, being the story of the lives and adventures of Iyo-no-Kami Minamoto Kuro Yoshitsune and Saito Musashi-bo Benkei the warrior monk . STRATIONS. Iyo-no-Kami Minamoto Kuro Yoshitsune and Saito-Musashi-bo Benkei Frontispiece PAGE. The Seppuku (harahiri) of Wakamatsu XV Inaba no Usagi and Oho-Kuni-Nushi-no-Mikoto ... 11Kamu - Yamato - Iware - Hiko-no- Mikoto: Jimmu Tenno 39 Yamato-take slays the Bravo of Kawakami 46 Hachiman Taro Minamoto Yoshiiye 124 Kurando Minamoto Hachiro Tametomo 136 Flight of Tokiwa-gozen 157 Saigyo-hoshi is received a
RMW981RX–Detail, Flooded Takamatsu Castle and Shimizu Muneharu committed Seppuku by Toyonobu (cropped).
RM2M93K1J–Seppuku (Hara-Kiri), Handscroll Painting Seppuku (Hara-Kiri), Handscroll Painting, 20th century. Handscroll, ink and color on paper, 11 3/4 x 62 3/4 in. (29.8 x 159.4 cm). Asian Art 20th century
RMMYJR6N–. English: Ronin are masterless samurai. Chushingura is the true story of 47 samurai who became masterless in 1701, after their lord had been forced to commit ritual suicide (seppuku) for assaulting a court official who had insulted him. They avenged him by killing the court official after patiently planning for over a year. They were themselves then forced to commit seppuku. Though this file's name is Kurahashi Densuke Takeyuki, the samurai in this picture is really Terasaka Kichiemon Nobuyuki. Português: Ronin são samurais sem um mestre. E esta é a história verdadeira de 47 samurais que, em
RM2G3AXK2–preparing to die: Dina Kuznetsova (Cio-Cio-San / Madam Butterfly) in MADAM BUTTERFLY by Puccini at English National Opera (ENO), London Coliseum, London WC2 14/10/2013 music: Giacomo Puccini libretto: Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa conductor: Gianluca Marciano set design: Michael Levine costumes: Han Feng lighting: Peter Mumford associate director & original choreographer: Carolyn Choa original director: Anthony Minghella revival director: Sarah Tipple
RMDF6EC7–London, UK. 28 Sept 2013. A dramatic, Japanese style, whole back tattoo featuring the act of seppuku at the 9th International London Tattoo Convention. Whole back tattoos are normally very involved and can take 20 hours or more to complete. © Michael Preston/Alamy Live News
RM2AHW9YG–Utagawa Hiroshige. Act 9 (Kyudanme), from the series The Revenge of the Loyal Retainers (Chushingura). 1829–1844. Japan. Color woodblock print; oban In the open room at Yamashima, Honzo has committed seppuku in the presence of his wife and daughter. This is in atonement for his past support of Kira, which greatly contributed to Asano’s death and reduced his retainers to ronin outcasts. In the snow-covered courtyard, Kuranosuke dons the Buddhist monk disguise, which other artists show Honzo wearing on his arrival at Yamashima. Kuranosuke leaves his weeping wife and son Rikiya kneeling in the sn
RMFX35AT–At the Museum of Oriental art in Turin (MAO) are exposed 50 original drawings in pencil and color digitally made by the artist Emanuele Tenderini, constituting the manga that reinterprets visually one of the most famous historical events of Japan, narrated in Japanese best known play of all time, the Kanadehon Chushingura. The story tells the true events between 1701 and 1703, when 47 ronin wants to avenge their master was forced to commit seppuku. The exhibition highlights all the players who took part in the affair, the 47 ronin along with other fundamental characters of the play of Bunraku
RMKC6WB5–Ichikawa Ebizō IV as Takemura Sadanojō in the Play Koinyōbō Somewake Tazuna, Tōshūsai Sharaku, 1794
RMP0PNFX–Original Film Title: SEPPUKU. English Title: HARAKIRI. Film Director: MASAKI KOBAYASHI. Year: 1962. Stars: TATSUYA NAKADAI. Credit: FILMOFONO / Album
RM2B022NW–The revenge of the Forty-seven Ronin (四十七士 Shi-jū-shichi-shi), also known as the Forty-seven Samurai, the Akō vendetta, or the Genroku Akō incident (元禄赤穂事件 Genroku akō jiken) took place in Japan at the start of the 18th century. One noted Japanese scholar described the tale as the country's 'national legend'. It recounts the most famous case involving the samurai code of honor, bushidō. The story tells of a group of samurai who were left leaderless (becoming ronin) after their daimyo (feudal lord) Asano Naganori was forced to commit seppuku (ritual suicide) for assaulting a court official nam
RM2K0AGP3–Konishi Yukinaga (1555 - 1600 ) Japanese samurai and daimyo under the command of Toyotomi Hideyoshi during the Azuchi-Momoyama period of Japanese history . In 1587, during the invasion of Kyushu, he quelled a local revolt in the province of Figa so he was rewarded with a fief in that province. Yukinaga commanded the first troops sent during the Japanese invasions of Korea, where he stood out for the capture of Busan and Seoul and the defense of Pyongyang.After Hideyoshi's death, Yukinaga joined Ishida Mitsunari 's side during the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, where he defeated Tokugawa Ieyasu'
!['The Hara-Kiri', 1891. From "Seas & Lands", by Sir Edwin Arnold. [Longmans, Green, and Co., London and New York, 1891] Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2AX06D0/the-hara-kiri-1891-from-quotseas-amp-landsquot-by-sir-edwin-arnold-longmans-green-and-co-london-and-new-york-1891-2AX06D0.jpg "'The Hara-Kiri', 1891. From "Seas & Lands", by Sir Edwin Arnold. [Longmans, Green, and Co., London and New York, 1891] Stock Photo")
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