Comments - Terrific triptych of the great general Minamoto no Yoritomo and his men hiding in a hollow tree following his defeat at the Battle of Ishibashiyama in 1180. Surrounded by enemy forces, his spy among the Taira, Kajiwara Kagetoki, diverts Yoritomo's pursuers away from the hiding place as he stands in the center, pointing in the opposite direction. At left, the Taira commander Oba Saburo (Kagechika) grimaces from astride his horse as he watches two birds flying through the night sky at upper left. A dramatic composition with large figures set off by the dark background. A great choice for a samurai enthusiast, beautifully detailed.
Artist - Chikashige (active circa 1869 - 1882)
Image Size - 14" x 28 1/2" + margins as shown
Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three attached panels. Paper remnants on reverse at top edge from previous mounting. Small loss at corner, a few holes, repaired. Slight toning, slight soiling at edges, a few creases. Please see photos for details.