Battle Standards
Description
On this scroll are depicted uma-jirushi -- battle standards set up beside a military commander's horse to show his position -- of 170 soldiers. The illustrations are printed in color and also painted by hand. This scroll is important for marking the origin of multicolor woodblock printing (nishiki-e) in Japan. The sixth volume of this work, which was found only recently, is the only scroll still known to exist.
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Language
Title in Original Language
御馬印
Type of Item
Physical Description
One scroll; 23.5 centimeters
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External Resource
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Last updated: September 17, 2014