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print
Object Type
print
Museum number
1934,1013,0.15
Title
Object:
Yoshitsune chiryaku Ichinotani Hiyodiri-goe saka-otoshi 義経知略一の谷鵯越逆落し
(Yoshitsune's Ingenious Downhill Rush along Hiyodori Pass at Ichinotani)
Series:
Yoshitsune ichidaiki no uchi 義経一代記之内
(The Life of Yoshitsune)
Description
Woodblock print. Yoshitsune's surprise attack descending a steep cliff behind the Taira camp at Ichinotani. No. 15 in series.
Producer name
Print artist:
Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重
Cultures/periods
Tenpo Era
Production date
1830s (mid)
Production place
Made in:
Japan
Materials
paper
Technique
woodblock
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
history
myth/legend
Associated names
Representation of:
Minamoto no Yoshitsune 源義経
Representation of:
Taira clan 平
Associated events
Associated Event:
Battle of Ichinotani 1184
Acquisition name
Purchased through:
Sotheby's
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Lady Cecilia Rose
Acquisition date
1934
Department
Asia
Registration number
1934,1013,0.15