Sōma's palace from the Zen Taiheiki

Artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi 月岡芳年 (Japanese, 1839–1892)

Date2nd month, 1868

Mediumwoodblock print, ink and color on paper

ClassificationsPrints

MarkingsDate: 1868, second month

Credit LineAlexander H. Bullock Fund

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Object number2002.225

Descriptionvertical ōban; triptych
Label Text2003-04-03: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (Japanese, 1839-92) Before the "Taihei-ki": Picture of Taira Masakado at Soma Imperial Palace 1868, second month Woodblock print; ink and color on paper; oban triptych Alexander H. Bullock Fund, 2002.225 Taira Masakado [/Soma Shojiro] conquered many Kanto provinces (east-central Honshu Island) during the late 930s. Descended from Emperor Kammu, and following the "Way of the Bow and Horse" (Kyuba no michi), the arrogant Masakado became the first provincial aristocrat-warrior (tsuwamono) to seriously challenge the imperial court in Kyoto. He even declared himself 'The New Taira Emperor' and built Soma palace in Sashima, Shimosa province. The hangings of his main hall were decorated with a horse design. The horsemen of Kanto province were famous for their skills and under Masakado's ProvenanceKatie and Scott McDonald, Rochester, NY

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