Act III. Honzo presents bribes
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Artist: Hiroshige, Utagawa (1797-1858)
Title: Act III. Honzo presents bribes to Bannai to appease Moronao
Series: The Loyal League of the 47 Ronin
Japanese Series: Chushingura (16 prints)
Publisher: Senichi
Date: Edo Period
The print shows Bannai with the list of gifts/bribes from Honzo. Moronao turns his contempt onto Lord Enya, who after a time attacks him. Under the Samurai code he is bound to commit ritual suicide (seppuku) for striking out at Moronao and drawing blood.
