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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Paintings: Pre 1800: Item # 1477458

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The theme of this very rare screen traces the story of the great battle of Yashima, in the 12th century, between the Taira and Minamoto clans. It owes its name to the contraction of Minamoto Gen (Chinese reading) and the Taira Hei clan, hence the name Heike. Also called Heike Monogotari. This is a naval battle, the Battle of Yashima (ichi no tani) in 1184, where the Taira clan retreated to an island off Shikoku in the inland sea. Screen of great finesse in the description of the characters, troop movements and perfectly restores this warlike atmosphere.