September, 1971 – Procession at the Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine

Artist Nishijima, Takeshi (Japanese, 1929–2003)

Date1970

Mediumhand stencil-dyed print, ink and color on handmade kozo paper

ClassificationsPrints

Credit LineGift from the Judith and Paul A. Falcigno Collection

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Object number2010.188.10

DescriptionIn mid-September, an archery contest is the highpoint of the Reitaisai festival at the Hachiman Shrine in Kamakura. The contest combines equestrian skills with mounted archery, a popular sport of early samurai warriors. Here two contestants in medieval dress are shown on horseback riding behind a portable Shinto shrine. A long bow is visible as well as quivers containing arrows on the backs of the riders.
Label TextIn mid-September, an archery contest is the highpoint of the Reitaisai festival at the Hachiman Shrine in Kamakura. The contest combines equestrian skills with mounted archery, a popular sport of early samurai warriors. Here two contestants in medieval dress are shown on horseback riding behind a portable Shinto shrine. A long bow is visible as well as quivers containing arrows on the backs of the riders.ProvenancePaul A. Falcigno and Judy Mansfield, Hamden, CT

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