![]() ![]() ![]() On the right-hand side, Benkei, Yoshitsune's legendary companion, is in the midst of another clash. Noritsune shakes his fists in anger while Yoshitsune is seen at the bottom of print, managing to still par an enemy with his sword in mid-air. The fighting style of these winged entities is reflected in Yoshitsune's large leap. His physical prowess was cemented early on, trained by the tengu, a mountain dwelling mythical figure. Fending off the arrows of Yoshitsune, he goes to grab his foe only to see Yoshitsune make a legendary leap to another boat and then mock him from a safe distance. This triptych shows the great Taira warrior Notonokami Noritsune on the edge of a boat. Led by their renowned general Minamoto no Yoshitsune, the startled Taira warriors are routed at sea. Already ousted from the capital of Kyoto, the Taira clan are ambushed by the Minamoto. Famously recounted in the medieval war epic, Tale of Heike, the vicious schisms between the Taira and Minamoto clans reached a climactic point at this decisive battle. The Battle of Yashima saw the Genpei War (1180-1885) approaching its final stages. Covered wormhole on the left-hand side panel and small wormhole that has been restored on the right-hand side panel. Size: (L) 25.1 x 36.1 (C) 25.2 x 36.5 (R) 25.3 x 36.4 cmĬondition: Light wear on the edges and minor discoloration. ![]()
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