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| Content Provider | Library of Congress - Photographs |
|---|---|
| Spatial Coverage | Japan |
| Description | Print shows General Akashi Gidayu, wearing white outfit, sitting on the floor, holding a knife (tantō or short sword) in his right hand, with papers in front of him on which he has written his death poem (also visible in upper right), scene with a tiger painted on the screen to his right; he is preparing to commit ritual suicide (seppuku) after failing to win in battle. |
| File Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Language | English |
| Part of Series | Fine Prints: Japanese, pre-1915 |
| Requires | HTML5 supported browser |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Poetry--1880-1890. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Suicides--Japan--1880-1890. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Generals--Japan--1880-1890. |
| Alternative Title | Natsu no yo no tsuki |
| Content Type | Image |
| Resource Type | Photograph |
