Samurai attacking a house, The 47 samurai fighting the servants of their enemy Moronao in the grounds of his house. From the Japanese tale Chushingura

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Samurai attacking a house, The 47 samurai fighting the servants of their enemy Moronao in the grounds of his house. From the Japanese tale Chushingura- the Forty Seven Faithful Retainers. Image taken from Ehon Chushingura ('The Forty Seven Faithful Retainers'). Originally published in Japan, 1800.

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