Comments - Intriguing image of a large samurai encampment at Hakone enclosed by cloth panels bearing the paulownia crest of the Minamoto clan. At lower right, retainers unload sacks of rice onto a mat spread on the ground to feed the troops. Next to them, samurai fill bags with rice from a large shallow tub. At far right, two men lift a bag tied to a pole from a huge kettle cooking over a roaring flame. Piles of brushwood for the fire are stacked nearby. At upper left, a waterfall runs down the side of a mountain, and troops can be seen marching up the hill with their banners above them. At top center, infantrymen charge down the slope into a shower of arrows fired by enemy archers, whose warriors are moving up the mountain to meet the attackers. At right, a castle can be seen on a peninsula. A fascinating subject with wonderful detail.

Artist - Sadahide (1807 - 1873)

Image Size - 13 5/8" x 27 3/8" + margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels. Vertical fold in two panels. Slight separation at end of one fold, stitching holes at side of one panel, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few creases and spots. Please see photos for details.