Act V of Chûshingura and others, from the series A Children's Handbook of String Pictures (Kyokumusubi osana tehon)
Description
A print from the series "A Children's Handbook of String Pictures" depicting Act Five of the Chushingura — the famous scene of the vendetta story — alongside other subjects arranged for children learning the art of cat's cradle and string figures. The series is a characteristic Kyosai invention: a seemingly simple children's educational format that becomes a vehicle for sophisticated cultural references and technical display. The combination of popular narrative, children's play, and woodblock artistry is entirely his own.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Act V of Chûshingura and others, from the series A Children's Handbook of String Pictures (Kyokumusubi osana tehon) was created by Kawanabe Kyosai (河鍋暁斎).
Yes — Act V of Chûshingura and others, from the series A Children's Handbook of String Pictures (Kyokumusubi osana tehon) is part of the A Children's Handbook of String Pictures series by Kawanabe Kyosai.
Act V of Chûshingura and others, from the series A Children's Handbook of String Pictures (Kyokumusubi osana tehon) depicts children and daily life.