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Akushichi-byoe Kagekiyo and Miho-no-ya Shiro Kunitoshi
Akushichi-byoe Kagekiyo and Miho-no-ya Shiro Kunitoshi
Public domain: Image courtesy of the Worcester Art Museum.

Akushichi-byoe Kagekiyo and Miho-no-ya Shiro Kunitoshi

Artist (Japanese, 1735–1785)
Date1757 -1760
Mediumwoodblock print; ink and color on paper
Dimensions30.2 x 13.7 cm (hosoban)
ClassificationsPrints
MarkingsPublisher: The characters for 'Iwa-to' and central publisher's mark [in horizontal rectangular cartouche]
Credit LineJohn Chandler Bancroft Collection
Object number1901.348
Label TextAkushichi-byoe Kagekiyo and Miho-no-ya Shiro Kunitoshi were redoubtable warriors, renowned for their prowess and strength, who met in one of the battles between the forces of the Genji and Heiki (otherwise known as the Minamoto and Taira). In the ensuing combat Kunitoshi's sword was broken. As Kunitoshi turned to flee, Kagekiyo grasped the shikoro (neck plate) of his helmet. The shikoro luckily tore off and Kunitoshi managed to escape.
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