Comments - Fantastic design of the ghosts of Taira Tomomori and his fallen warriors rising up out of the sea to sink Yoshitsune Minamoto's ship as he crosses the sea at Daimotsu Bay. The ghastly spirits emerge from the raging water with weapons drawn, bobbing along the crests of the waves. Some have skull-like faces devoid of flesh while others leer with open mouths and flowing hair. The young Yoshitsune and his men fight valiantly from the ship, while in the prow, the warrior-monk Benkei holds up his prayer beads to calm the ghosts. At upper left, a shadowy row of ghostly skeleton samurai in gray is visible along the horizon. An incredible scene from this famous tale, rendered with amazing detail and creativity. A terrific choice for a collector interested in the samurai tradition.

Artist - Yoshitsuya (1822 - 1866)

Image Size - 14 1/2" x 29 1/2" + margins

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Three panels, not attached at the seams. Lightly toning. Slight rubbing and tearing along edges. Minor spotting and soiling in subject with a few areas of staining in left-hand and center panels. Small area of thinning in left-hand panel. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.