Kurikaradani ogkassen zu,Shuntei Katsukawa,Photo of Ukiyo-e,Japan,Warriors,1810s

Title: Kurikaradani og[k]assen zu
Title Translation: The great battle at Kurikara Valley.
Creator(s): Katsukawa, Shuntei, 1770-1820, artist
Date Created/Published: [181-]
Summary: Print shows the chaos of a surprise night attack by the Minamoto clan against the Taira clan at the Kurikara Pass; using deceit to inflate their numbers and oxen with torches tied to their horns driven into the Taira on the narrow pass, the Minamoto attacked on several fronts and routed the larger Taira forces.
Notes:
Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06.
Triptych matted in 3 sections: left (1479a), center (1479b), right (1479c).
Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).
Subjects:
Warriors--Japan--1180-1190.
Oxen--Japan--1180-1190.
Campaigns & battles--Japan--1180-1190.
Passes (Landforms)--Japan--1180-1190.
Japan--History--Gempei Wars, 1180-1185.
Format:
Triptychs--Japanese--1810-1820.
Ukiyo-e--Japanese--Color--1810-1820.
Woodcuts--Japanese--Color--1810-1820.
Bookmark /2008660462/
Description of Photograph
This is an 8x12 inch Reproduction Photograph made from a high quality scan of the original.

Size
Approximately 8x12 inches.
Note:  Some images may have white/black bars on the sides or top if the original image does not conform to the 8x12 dimensions.

Want to purchase the Original?
The original is not for sale.

Return Policy
We are so confident in the quality we provide that we back every order with a money-back guarantee! This means if you are not satisfied, for ANY reason, a refund will be given.(No need to return the photo)

Quality
This Photograph is a Archive Quality Reproduction created directly from the original photograph. Our laboratory uses premium paper guaranteeing brighter colors, sharper whites, and prints that will last a lifetime.

Shipping
We have taken extra steps to ensure that your prints arrive to you safely and undamaged. We use extra thick, stay-flat envelopes to get your photos to you as quickly and as safely as possible.