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Source Description
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 great skill and became his follower. This is part of a set with Walters 51.1053.
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Document identity
localId
8220
label
Fuchi with Benkei and Yoshitsune Fighting
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object
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3
Source metadata
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8220
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object
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normalized
title
Fuchi with Benkei and Yoshitsune Fighting
description
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 great skill and became his follower. This is part of a set with Walters 51.1053.
provenance
William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
late 17th-early 18th century (Edo)
citationUrl
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CC0
language
en
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Arms & Armor
fuchi
sword components
handles
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3
pageCount
3
source
import
dimensionsRaw
1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm) (l.)
Source extras
cul
Japanese
style
Otsuki School
inscriptions
[Signature] 大月光林; [Translation] Ôtsuki Korin; [Number] In pencil: 789
RelatedObjects
23697
med
shakudo, gold, copper
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6037
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JMA
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none
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1
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photo
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no
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photo
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179b51185e253639
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3
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photo
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c247e6468cfaa10d
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no
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no