Shima Sakon Defeats Saitō Daihachi at Pass Haragatōge, from the series Ikkai’s Essay

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Meiji period (1868-1912), About 1872

The Battle of Yamasaki in 1582 was a turning point in the unification of Japan and the beginning of the long period of peace known as the Edo period (1615-1868). Horagatoge Pass was a key observation point from which one of the generals observed the battle before deciding which side to join.

  • Titles Shima Sakon Defeats Saitō Daihachi at Pass Haragatōge, from the series Ikkai’s Essay (Proper)@「弌魁随筆」 「洞ヶ峠に島左近斉藤大八を討」 (Proper)@Ichi Kai Zui hitsu (Shima Sakon Slays Saito Daihachi at Horagatoge Pass) (Former title)
  • Artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, Japan, 1839 - 1892
  • Medium ink and color on paper
  • Dimensions 13 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. (34.9 x 23.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. Roy T. Ward, 1995.105
  • Work Type woodblock print
  • Classification Prints