Framed Japanese Woodblock Print: "Minamoto Yoshitsune and the Reversed Oars" by Yoshitura - Edo Period Serveware 5 x H148 cm

5 x H148 cm

goats and camels depending on the size

The center panel is elm wood surrounded by an oak border

They were found in China as early as the fifth millennium BC

an area renowned for its refined Mughal-influenced wood carving

Framed Japanese Woodblock Print: "Minamoto Yoshitsune and the Reversed Oars" by Yoshitura - Edo Period Serveware 5 x H148 cmFramed Original Triptych Woodblock Print "Minamoto Yoshitsune and the Reversed Oars" by Yoshitora. This triptych depicts Minamoto no Yoshitsune and his samurai warriors at their camp overlooking the ocean before the 1185 naval battle of Yashima. In case they needed to reverse quickly, Kajiwara Kagetoki suggested the ships be equipped with reversible oars. Yoshitsune was overcome with anger attempting to attack Kagetoki whilst his fellow samurai