Taira no Koremochi Battling the Demon of Mt. Togakushi

by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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Taira no Koremochi Battling the Demon of Mt. Togakushi by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Original Chikanobu (1838 - 1912) Japanese Woodblock Print
Taira no Koremochi Battling the Demon of Mt. Togakushi

Series; The Tale of the Heike, 1898

Chikanobu's Tale of the Heike - Terrific scene from Chikanobu's 1898 series based on "The Tale of the Heike," which recounts the epic twelfth-century Genpei War between the Taira (Heike) and Minamoto (Genji) clans for control of Japan. These dramatic designs illustrate clashes between famous warriors, meetings between military leaders, and legendary incidents during this warring period. Beautifully detailed and colored, these striking images feature lively color and attractive settings, many embellished with burnishing or touches of embossing. A great choice for a collector interested in this historic conflict. A rarely seen warrior series by Chikanobu.

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Chikanobu's Tale of the Heike - Terrific scene from Chikanobu's 1898 series based on "The Tale of the Heike," which recounts the epic twelfth-century Genpei War between the Taira (Heike) and Minamoto clans for control of Japan. These dramatic designs illustrate clashes between famous warriors, meetings between military leaders, and legendary incidents during this warring period. Beautifully detailed and colored, these striking images feature lively color and attractive settings, many embellished with burnishing or touches of embossing. A great choice for a collector interested in this historic conflict. A rarely seen warrior series by Chikanobu.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 8 1/8" x 13" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Vertical centerfold. A few prints have a couple small spots or a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Taira no Koremochi Battling the Demon of Mt. Togakushi by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
Taira no Koremochi Battling the Demon of Mt. Togakushi by Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

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