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Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892)
The Great Battle at Yashima
The Great Battle between the Minamoto and the Taira at Yashima (Genpei Yashima ogassen no zu)

Woodblock triptych, signed Oju Taiso Yoshitoshi ga, published by Kobayashi Tetsujiro, 1881
Oban triptych (each sheet approx. 36.1 x 24cm.)
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In this rare triptych the Empress and boy Emperor are about to commit suicide by leaping into the sea, surrounded by fierce fighting between the two clans, ultimately resulting in defeat for the Taira.

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