Inro: Hero Yoshitsune mounted and charging down a cliff into evening camp

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Inro: Hero Yoshitsune mounted and charging down a cliff into evening camp

Artist Kajikawa Bunryusai (Japanese)

Date19th century

Dimensions3 1/2 x 2 7/16 in. (8.9 x 6.2 cm)

Mediumgold lacquer

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of H. A. Fee

Object number

1948.148C

Not on View

DescriptionFront: Hero Yoshitsune mounted and charging down a cliff into evening camp. Back: enemy fleet in the sea below. Gold lacquer in high and low relief; touches of black, red, and silver lacquer. Interiors: nashiji.

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