The Wife of Kusunoki Tei-i Masashige - Poignant image of the wife of the great warrior Kusunoki Masashige preventing her young son from committing suicide. After Masashige's defeat and death at the Battle of Minatogawa, his son Kunsunoki Masatsura considered killing himself, but his mother reminded him of his obligations to his family and the emperor, so he did not. The youth went on to become an important warrior, and his mother was regarded as the epitome of motherhood, a strong and virtuous woman. Here, the boy sits with his chest bared and his short sword and death poem on the floor before him, anxiously biting on his kimono sleeve as his mother admonishes him to remain faithful to his duty. An interesting scene.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 14" x 9 1/2"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Backed with paper. Wormholes, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few spots, darkening at side. Please see photos for details.