Image

Torii Kiyomitsu I

Yoshitsune koshigoejo (Yoshitsune's Koshigoejo letter), Published Horeki 4, 1754

Description

Maker

Torii Kiyomitsu I, fl. ca. 1716-1764, Japanese

Title

Yoshitsune koshigoejo (Yoshitsune's Koshigoejo letter)

Year

Published Horeki 4, 1754

Medium

woodcut illustrated book with sewn binding

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Techniques

wood block,
woodcut

Supports

paper

Dimensions

21.3 x 15.2 x .2 cm (8 3/8 x 6 x 1/16 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Inscription on last page (end paper), top right in pencil: 1 Fragment/Kyomitsu
Octagonal label adhered to last page (end paper), top right with inscription in ink: 31.413

Place

Japan; Tokyo

Type

Credit

Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Gustav Radeke

Object Number

31.413

Exhibition History

Poets, Heroes, and Courtiers

September 6 - December 1, 2002

This book tells the story of the great hero Minamoto no Yoshitsume (1159-1189), whose exploits are often celebrated in Japanese prints as well. A depiction of the youthful Yoshitsune is found in Eizan’s print in this exhibition.

Use

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