The Battle of the Genji and Heike Clans

UnknownEdo period,17th century

The Kagawa Museum
Takamatsu-shi, Japan

This painting shows a scene of the Genpei Wars, part of which took place in Yashima. The contrast between the golden land of Yashima and the dark sea full of boats is vividly depicted.

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Title: The Battle of the Genji and Heike Clans
Creator: Unknown
Date: Edo period,17th century
Physical Dimensions: w359.2 x h157.5 ㎝
Type: Color on papeｒ
External Link: http://www.pref.kagawa.lg.jp/kmuseum/index.html

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