Japanischer Druck "Picture of the Great Battle of Shizu-ga-mine" von Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Künstler:Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Titel:Picture of the Great Battle of Shizu-ga-mine
Datum:12th month 1861
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Quelle:Worcester Art Museum
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Beschreibung:
The Battle of Shizugatake (1583) took place from two a.m. until noon, moving up and down the mountain slopes around Lake Yogo in Omi province. Seven fearless warriors called the "Seven Spears of Shizu-ga-take" helped Toyotomi Hideyoshi achieve victory while also gaining personal fame. One of these warriors, Kato Kiyomasa (1562-1611) is depicted in this print on horseback holding a kata-kamayari spear. His campaign coat, stirrups and tall courtier's cap-style helmet (naga-eboshi kabuto) are decorated with his circular snake-eye family crest. Kiyomasa and his horse are protected by a team of retainers, ident