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Accession Number 1983.50.2 Title The Shogun Yoshikado watching as a magician conjures up a battle plan for the Taira clan against their enemies, the Minamoto. Object Type triptych Artist Kuniyoshi, Utagawa Date Made ca. 1845 Culture/Nationality Japanese Materials ink on paper; woodcut Measurements overall: 37.2 x 25.6 cm Description

In this triptych, the Shogun is in the centre and the magician on the right. The Shogun's sister, Takiyasha, is in the left-hand panel. In the legend, she implores her brother not to accept the magician's advice, but…

In this triptych, the Shogun is in the centre and the magician on the right. The Shogun's sister, Takiyasha, is in the left-hand panel. In the legend, she implores her brother not to accept the magician's advice, but he does not listen to her and the clan is defeated. The frogs in the foreground appear to enact the struggle between the familiar and the supernatural. The tale was a favourite subject for Kuniyoshi throughout his career. - University Collections Artifact File

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