The Battle at Fukuryūji-Temple from the Tale of Heike

Japan

Edo period (1615-1868), 1656

  • Titles The Battle at Fukuryūji-Temple from the Tale of Heike (Proper)@Tale of Heiko, Samurai Battle (Former title)@Heiko Monogatari (Former title)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium ink and color on paper
  • Credit Line Museum purchase, 1980.495
  • Work Type woodblock print
  • Classification Prints

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