Taira no Shigemori Sending Gold to China, 1876 - Terrific image of the warrior Taira no Shigemori meeting with a retainer to send gold to China. After bad dreams forecasting his impending death and disastrous results for the Taira Clan, Shigemori resolved to build a temple in China so that monks could pray for his soul. The gold he sent overseas funded the construction of Yuwang Temple. He is shown here dressed in a regal purple robe, the gold coins wrapped in large cloth bundles on a low table before him. Butterflies, the symbol of the Taira Clan, appear in the title cartouche at upper right. A fascinating episode from the life of this wise general.

Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 9" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Small tear at edge, repaired. Slight creasing and soiling, a few stains. Please see photos for details. Good overall.