Fuchi with Benkei and Yoshitsune Fighting

late 17th-early 18th century (Edo) 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm) (l.) Citation Source image

This is scene is the legendary fight between Benkei and Yoshitsune (also known as Ushiwakamaru) on the Gojô bridge in Kyoto. Benkei had unusual strength, but Yoshitsune had been trained in fighting by mythical mountain demons called "tengu." Benkei was amazed at Yoshitsune's g...

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8220
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William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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en
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