Bing, Siegfried, 1838-1905 · London : S. Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington · leaf 181
o, samurai bybirth, remained none the less samurai after he had ac-complished his chefs-dœuvre. Nay, more, those whowere not highly born, but who were attached to thecourt of a great daimio in virtue of their talents,were frequently ennobled, and took high rankamongst the two-sworded men. I possess… … Statuette of a Niô in lacquere wood (Hart Collection).
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