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The print depicts an episode from the Tale of Heike, about the confrontation of the two powerful warrior families of the 11th century, the Taira and the Minamoto. It shows a retainer, probably Mishima, writing a message from Yoshitsune, the leader of the Minamoto, on a cherry tree, so that Kumagai can read it. |
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Id |
EMD003 |
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Artist |
Chikanobu
Toyohara (1838-1912) |
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Series |
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Title |
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Signature |
yoshu Chikanobu |
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Seal |
yoshu |
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Publisher |
Narazawa Kenjiro |
Date |
1906 |
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Format |
Oban yoko-e |
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Dimensions |
35 cm x 24 cm |
Impression |
Very good |
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Cores |
Very good |
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Preservation |
Good |
Condition |
Backing remnants (on verso), vertical center fold, light wear with thinning on left margin |