Comments - Terrific image of samurai ready for battle along the edge of a swiftly flowing river. At bottom center, a messenger kneels on the rocky shore with his helmet on the ground beside him. At left, a daimyo sitting on a stool glares back at him angrily, gripping a tasseled command baton in his hand. Troops are massed behind the defenses along the shore, some on horseback with standards flying above the bundles of bamboo and wooden shields forming a barrier against enemies approaching from the water. An intriguing scene.

Artist - Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

Image Size - 14" x 29" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Small loss at edge, thinning along horizontal centerfold and edges, repaired. Slight creasing and soiling. Please see photos for details. Good overall.