1854 Utagawa Yoshitora Samurai Woodblock Print – Battle of Akasaka Ukiyo-e

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View 1854 Utagawa Yoshitora Samurai Woodblock Print – Battle of Akasaka Ukiyo-e with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This dynamic battle scene featuresKusunoki Masashige, the legendary 14th-century samurai, defending the fortress of Akasaka against overwhelming forces. The energy and complexity of the scene reflect Yoshitora's skill in themusha-e ("warrior pictures") genre — a sub-style of ukiyo-e popular in the late Edo period. Original 1854 Utagawa Yoshitora Woodblock Print – The Battle of Akasaka Depicts the Siege of Akasaka – Part of the Genkō War (1331–1333) Framed Edo Period Samurai Ukiyo-e An incredible 171-year-old artifact of Japanese military and art history, this hand-colored woodblock print by renowned Utagawa School artist Utagawa Yoshitora (active c. 1840–1880) captures a dramatic moment from the Siege of Akasaka , one of the earliest battles of the Genkō War . This dynamic battle scene features Kusunoki Masashige , the legendary 14th-century samurai, defending the fortress of Akasaka against overwhelming forces. The energy and complexity of the scene reflect Yoshitora's skill in the musha-e ("warrior pictures") genre — a sub-style of ukiyo-e popular in the late Edo period. 🖌️ Details: Title: The Battle of Akasaka Artist: Utagawa Yoshitora Date: 1854 Medium: Hand-colored woodblock print Style: Ukiyo-e, Musha-e (warrior picture) Framed: Yes — wood frame with glass Matting: Mounted to a silk-covered backing panel Print Size: 7-7/8” × 14-3/16” Frame Size: 17-1/2” × 22-9/16” × 1-1/2” 📦 Condition: Print: Original Edo period; some edge and corner loss visible (see photos), typical for age Color: Still vivid for a 19th-century print Mounting: Framed behind glass on silk mat Back: Dust cover has been opened; small handwritten note on reverse reads “Yoshitora – war” This is a rare original — not a reproduction or restrike — and a powerful example of antique Japanese samurai art. It would be equally at home in a collection of Asian antiques, military history, or fine Japanese woodblock prints. Will be packed with extreme care and fully insured for safe delivery. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › Japan › Prints.

Color

Multi-Color

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Region of Origin

Japan

Age

1850-1899

Maker

Utagawa Yoshitora

Country of Origin

Japan