Absolute Auction – “Minamoto no Yoshiie and the Wild Geese” by Seiin – Taisho to Showa Period – - Seiin (静音) - Japan (No Reserve Price)

Absolute Auction – No Reserve.

An impressive Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) depicting Minamoto no Yoshiie (源義家),
the legendary general of the late Heian period, renowned for his valor and strategic brilliance.
This hand-painted work by Seiin (静音) was created in the Taisho to early Showa period (early 20th century)
and represents one of the most iconic episodes in samurai history —
“The Wild Geese Disarray” (Karimidare no Zu).

According to legend, while leading his troops in the north, Yoshiie observed a sudden disturbance in a formation of wild geese in the sky.
Interpreting this as a sign of hidden enemies below, he swiftly ordered a tactical maneuver —
a moment that symbolizes both his keen insight and military genius.

The composition captures Yoshiie on horseback, raising his fan and pointing forward,
surrounded by his retainers, under a sky where wild geese scatter through the clouds.
The delicate depiction of armor details, horse musculature, and flowing banners conveys a sense of dynamic motion and authority.

Executed with mineral pigments and ink on silk, this painting displays refined craftsmanship and a balanced palette of golds, reds, and earthy tones.
Mounted in elegant light-gold patterned silk, with cattle bone roller ends (without caps),
and preserved with its original wooden storage box (tomobako).

A superb example of samurai portraiture infused with historical narrative,
ideal for collectors of Japanese warrior art, Nihonga, and cultural history.

Details

Artist: Seiin (静音)

Title: Minamoto no Yoshiie and the Wild Geese (Karimidare no Zu)

Period: Taisho to Showa period (early 20th century)

Medium: Hand-painted on silk (kenpon chakushoku)

Technique: Mineral pigments and ink

Mounting: Light-gold patterned silk

Roller ends: Cattle bone (without caps)

Dimensions:

Total: 222 cm × 72.5 cm

Painting: 136 cm × 51 cm

Accessories: Original wooden storage box (tomobako)

Condition: Excellent for its age; minor toning consistent with age, colors vivid, no major damage.

Shipping: Secure international shipping from Japan with tracking and professional packaging.

An elegant and historically meaningful scroll depicting one of Japan’s most celebrated warriors.




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