Comments - Fantastic triptych depicting the famous warrior Sato no Tadanobu, a loyal retainer of Yoshitsune, fighting for his life. After a former mistress betrayed his hiding place, he used a go board to defend himself against more than 200 policemen attacking him. He struggles with two opponents on the verandah of the house, a clawed weapon flying through the air beside him. Three enemies are piled in a heap at the foot of the verandah, struck down by as single go board, playing pieces scattered all around them. A nobleman on horseback waits in the courtyard, pointing his fan, accompanied by additional policemen carrying flaming torches. The moon rises behind a plum in the pale gray evening sky. A fantastic depiction of what is probably the most famous legend involving a go board.

Artist - Kokunimasa (1874 - 1944)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 27 1/2"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with paper. Loss and thinning at edge, repaired. Slight toning, soiling, and creasing. Please see photos for details. Good overall.