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Japanese Six Panel Screen: Tales from the Heike Monogatari

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
Featuring the Battle of Ichi-no-Tani. General Yoshitsune, the leader of the Genji troops, led his battalion down the cliff in a surprise attack on the Heike troops at the bottom of the mountain. It is said that on the way down, the cliff was so steep that the stirrups of soldiers from above hit the helmets of the soldiers below. The Genji set fire to the huts of the Heike, and the Heike troops fled to sea. Tosa School painting in ink and mineral pigments and gold leaf on paper.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	S0674
Incollect Reference #:	646457

Dimensions

W.	132 in;	H.	59 in;	D.	0.75 in;
W.	335.28 cm;	H.	149.86 cm;	D.	1.91 cm;

Message from Seller:

Naga Antiques celebrates 45 years as a leading source of fine Asian antiques, specializing in Japanese screens, bronzes, ceramics, porcelains, fine lacquer objects, sculpture, and furniture. Our inventory of over 300 Japanese screens ranges from the 16th century to the 20th century. Our gallery also features Art Deco, American Modern, Continental, and Biedermeier furniture and assorted objects