Ushiwaka Maru Learning Martial Arts at Mt. Kurama, 1859

by Kunitsuna (1805 - 1868)

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Ushiwaka Maru Learning Martial Arts at Mt. Kurama, 1859 by Kunitsuna (1805 - 1868)

Original Kunitsuna (1805 - 1868) Japanese Woodblock Print
Ushiwaka Maru Learning Martial Arts at Mt. Kurama, 1859

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Comments - Fantastic triptych of the young Yoshitsune learning to fence with tengu under the direction of Sojobo, the king of the tengu, at Mt. Kurama. Winged spirits with bird-like beaks and claws, tengu are known for their fencing ability, and they trained Ushiwaka Maru, who became the master swordsman and samurai Yoshitsune. Gripping a wooden stick with both hands, the young boy leaps on one foot after striking a tengu to the ground below, while crossing weapons with another tengu. The elderly Sojobo watches from the right, sitting on a fur skin, surrounded by more tengu. A seated warrior watches soberly from the left as a creature leaps above him, using his hand to brush aside the feathers scattering down through the air. A fantastic forest setting with a waterfall rushing over rocks at left, framed by the trunks of tall pine trees. An atmospheric design with terrific, imaginative detail in the mythological tengu. A great choice for a collector interested in Japanese folklore.

Artist - Kunitsuna (1805 - 1868)

Image Size - 29 1/8" x 14"

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Three separate panels. Some light rubbing and soiling at edges. A few small holes repaired from reverse.

Ushiwaka Maru Learning Martial Arts at Mt. Kurama, 1859 by Kunitsuna (1805 - 1868)
Ushiwaka Maru Learning Martial Arts at Mt. Kurama, 1859 by Kunitsuna (1805 - 1868)

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