The armor-pulling scene from a Soga play

1615-1868 · Painting

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Yes, on view now

Where is “The armor-pulling scene from a Soga play” now? National Museum of Asian Art, West Building (Freer Gallery of Art), Gallery 06: Japanese Art from the Collection, Washington, D.C. Yes, on view now. Checked October 5, 2026.

National Museum of Asian Art

Washington, D.C., United States

RoomWest Building (Freer Gallery of Art), Gallery 06: Japanese Art from the Collection

On public display.

Checked: 6 days ago
In this state since: Oct 5, 2026
Source: The museum

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Details

Accession number: F1902.251

What it shows

Theatre, theatrical performance Yakusha-e Art Actors and actresses

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Paintings

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National Museum of Asian Art
Image: National Museum of Asian Art — Smithsonian Institution (CC0)

In the same room · West Building (Freer Gallery of Art), Gallery 06: Japanese Art from the Collection, National Museum of Asian Art

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