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Gekko Ogata 1859-1920 - Tomoe, the Female Warrior

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Gekko Ogata 1859-1920 - Tomoe, the Female Warrior
Tomoe, the Female Warrior
by Gekko Ogata 1859-1920


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Date Sold Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Title Tomoe, the Female Warrior
  kuchi-e
Artist Gekko Ogata 1859-1920
Description The renowned female warrior, Tomoe-gozen in 11th Century. Her husband (lover?) was Genji General, Kiso Yoshinaka. She was described as follows in "The Tale of Heike" : Tomoe was especially beautiful, with white skin, long hair, and charming features. She was also a remarkably strong archer, and as a swords-woman she was a warrior worth a thousand, ready to confront a demon or a god, mounted or on foot. She handled unbroken horses with superb skill; she rode unscathed down perilous descents. Whenever a battle was imminent, Yoshinaka sent her out as his first captain, equipped with strong armor, an over sized sword, and a mighty bow; and she performed more deeds of valor than any of his other warriors.
Signature Gekko.
Seal Artist's seal.
Dated Ca. 1900s.
Medium/Technique Woodblock print.
Impression Excellent - very good ... Lightly embossed.
Colors Excellent - very good ... Silver colored metallic pigment.
Condition Excellent - very good ... Paper toned, slightly soiled. Two horizontal folds usual for kuchi-e. Not backed.
Width Item 8.7 inches = 22.0 cm
Height Item 11.6 inches = 29.5 cm
Literature Merritt, Helen; Nanako Yamada, "Woodblock Kuchi-e Prints: Reflections of Meiji Culture", Honolulu; University of Hawaii Press, 2000, ISBN 0-8248-2073-8, - pg. 169, pl.6.26
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