Comments - Interesting scene of a battle taking place outside a monk's retreat in the countryside. At left, a warrior chances after his enemy, striking him on the shoulder with his sword, while a wounded samurai in a straw raincoat falls face down into a flooded rice field. The fight continues behind them with samurai clashing with swords and spears. A dappled horse seems to be mired in the rice paddy at upper left. In the center, a bearded warrior bursts into the hermitage with an angry grimace, startling the monks inside. At right, two men pound rice in a large container while pots cook on a large hearth behind them. A fascinating subject, nicely detailed.

Artist - Sadahide (1807 - 1873)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 28 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Horizontal center fold in each panel. A few small holes and thinning spots, repaired, blends well. Creasing and soiling. Please see photos for details. Good overall.