Yoshitoshi 1873 Original Japanese Woodblock Print Triptych Battle Daijuji

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View Yoshitoshi 1873 Original Japanese Woodblock Print Triptych Battle Daijuji with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Title: Scenes of the Difficult Battle at Daiju-ji Temple (Mikawa gofudōki no uchi daijuji gonansen no zu). Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892). Paper & Wear: The paper is healthy with no major structural tears or active woodworm holes. Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892) Title: Scenes of the Difficult Battle at Daiju-ji Temple (Mikawa gofudōki no uchi daijuji gonansen no zu) Series: From the Later Gazetteer of MikawaDate: February 1873 (Meiji 6, Year of the Rooster)Publisher: Maruya Tetsujirō (丸屋鉄次郎) Format: Ōban tate-e triptych (3 separate, loose sheets)Medium: Authentic, hand-pressed woodblock print on handmade mulberry (washi) paper This rare, dramatic Meiji-era triptych by the ukiyo-e master Tsukioka Yoshitoshi depicts a fierce 1564 clash during the Mikawa Ikkō-ikki rebellions. The artwork dynamically captures the ambush at Daiju-ji temple, featuring heavily armed warrior monks fighting against the samurai forces of Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu.Key Features and Figures:Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu (徳川家康公): Prominently depicted on the right panel mounted on a white warhorse in full armor.Honda Heihachirō Tadakatsu (本多平八郎忠勝): One of Ieyasu’s famous "Four Guardians" generals, identified by his yellow cartouche.Ishikawa Hōki-no-kami (石川伯耆守): A key samurai vassal labeled on the bottom right edge.The "Pure Land" Banner: The prominent white banner displays the phrase Gongu Jōdo (求浄土), part of the iconic motto Ieyasu adopted following this historic confrontation. This is a genuine, period-correct 1873 first-edition impression. It has not been lined or pasted down; all three panels remain completely unbacked, loose, separate sheets, which is highly preferred by serious collectors. Color: Excellent preservation. The vegetable-based Meiji-era inks remain dark and saturated. The deep blue backgrounds and striking, vibrant red gradients/blood-splashes show no significant light fading. Margins & Trimming: The outer side margins (the left and right borders of the outer panels) remain largely intact. The bottom margins exhibit minor historical trimming, slicing slightly into the ends of the red spears at the very bottom edge. Paper & Wear: The paper is healthy with no major structural tears or active woodworm holes. There is a distinct vertical crease line running through the left-third of the left panel. Minor surface handling wear, light dust smudging, and faint finger soiling are present (mostly visible on the white horse and light-colored garments), consistent with its 150+ year age.Reverse Side: Exceptional ink bleed-through is clearly visible on the back of all sheets, confirming a hand-pulled woodblock process utilizing a traditional baren pad. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › Japan › Prints.

Primary Material

Paper

Color

Multi-Color

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Region of Origin

Japan

Age

1850-1899

Country of Origin

Japan