Decorative ornament - 1926 Japanese Print
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A rare hand-printed ōban Japanese woodblock print from 1926 by Bijutsusha, titled Heiji Monogatari: The Imperial Visit to Rokuhara, measuring 40 cm high by 25.2 cm wide.
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This rare Japanese woodblock print is titled Heiji Monogatari: The Imperial Visit to Rokuhara (Rokuhara Gyōkō no Zu). Issued by Bijutsusha in Taishō 15 (1926), it is a hand-printed ōban-format work that has now reached its centenary.
Only a small number of illustrated scrolls from The Tale of the Heiji Rebellion have survived. The original cycle is traditionally divided into three celebrated sections: The Night Attack on Sanjō Palace, Shinzei, and The Imperial Visit to Rokuhara. The Rokuhara section is particularly admired for its refined artistic composition.
This edition follows one of the surviving scroll compositions and reflects the classical emaki style of the early Kamakura period. The scene captures a decisive moment before a secret report and a nighttime journey to Rokuhara—an event that could have changed the fate of the imperial court and the course of Japanese history.
A scarce and historically fascinating Japanese print, displaying natural age-related toning and traces consistent with its approximately 100-year history.
Packed with care for secure delivery.
This rare Japanese woodblock print is titled Heiji Monogatari: The Imperial Visit to Rokuhara (Rokuhara Gyōkō no Zu). Issued by Bijutsusha in Taishō 15 (1926), it is a hand-printed ōban-format work that has now reached its centenary.
Only a small number of illustrated scrolls from The Tale of the Heiji Rebellion have survived. The original cycle is traditionally divided into three celebrated sections: The Night Attack on Sanjō Palace, Shinzei, and The Imperial Visit to Rokuhara. The Rokuhara section is particularly admired for its refined artistic composition.
This edition follows one of the surviving scroll compositions and reflects the classical emaki style of the early Kamakura period. The scene captures a decisive moment before a secret report and a nighttime journey to Rokuhara—an event that could have changed the fate of the imperial court and the course of Japanese history.
A scarce and historically fascinating Japanese print, displaying natural age-related toning and traces consistent with its approximately 100-year history.
Packed with care for secure delivery.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
1926 Japanese Print
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
40 cm
Width
25.2 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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