Framed Japanese Woodblock Print: "Minamoto Yoshitsune and the Reversed Oars" by Yoshitura - Edo Period Serveware Red Lacquer Box With Gilt

Red Lacquer Box With Gilt Crane Decoration On Stand ca

They were found in China as early as the fifth millennium BC

5 x H148 cm

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Materials: Hand carved sandstone

Framed Japanese Woodblock Print: "Minamoto Yoshitsune and the Reversed Oars" by Yoshitura - Edo Period Serveware Red Lacquer Box With GiltFramed Original Triptych Woodblock Print "Minamoto Yoshitsune and the Reversed Oars" by Yoshitora. This triptych depicts Minamoto no Yoshitsune and his samurai warriors at their camp overlooking the ocean before the 1185 naval battle of Yashima. In case they needed to reverse quickly, Kajiwara Kagetoki suggested the ships be equipped with reversible oars. Yoshitsune was overcome with anger attempting to attack Kagetoki whilst his fellow samurai